Soups Color Wheel

A delightful soup that warms your soul.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

5 A Day servings: 1½

1 pound pinto beans, sorted, washed and soaked in water for 12 hours or overnight
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 ½ teaspoons cumin seed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
4 cups finely chopped frozen kale, collards, or mustard greens, cooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 to 1 ½ tablespoons cider vinegar
pepper, to taste
2 cups of diced fresh tomato
½ cup low-fat yogurt

  1. Drain soaked beans and place in a heavy, deep non-aluminium pan. Add garlic, onion, cumin seed, red pepper flakes and enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to boil and lower to simmer and cook, covered, about 1-1.5 hours. Add more water as needed. Stir often and cook until beans are tender.


Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 279 Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 46g Dietary Fiber: 16.5g
Total Fat: 11g % of Calories from Fat: 16%
Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 340mg
  Protein: 15g