How to cook Pinto Bean Soup in a Slow Cooker

Earthy pinto beans, smoky cumin, and a kiss of jalapeño heat mingle with tomatoes, greens, and tender veggies to create a thick, nourishing bowl that tastes like slow-simmered comfort.

Thanks to the pressure-cooker/slow-cooker combo, all that flavor develops with hardly any stovetop fuss.

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour & 40 minutes

Ingredients

15

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (2 cups of dried pinto beans)
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 chopped jalapeños
  • 2 cans of diced tomatoes
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 diced carrot
  • 2 cups of spinach or collard greens
  • 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 2 ½ cups of broth
  • 1 teaspoon of oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook beans at high pressure then soak beans for 1 hour with 8 cups of water
  2. Rinse and drain beans. Set aside.
  3. Add garlic, jalapeños, and onions and cook for 2 minutes on sauté mode.
  4. Add beans, broth, tomatoes, tomato juice from a can, peppers, and seasonings.
  5. Mix to combine.
  6. Place on high pressure and cook for 20 minutes.
  7. Allow cooker pressure to naturally release for around 15-20 minutes.
  8. Sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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