Worries go down better with soup. ~ Jewish Proverb
Several of my favorite feel-good-foods that you will see here are soup. I just love soup. It can be a very inexpensive, nutritious and hearty way to feed your family. It can stretch a long way, and these days we are all looking for ways to be frugal and smart with our food purchases and choices. In my family we cook very little meat, so it is very economical for us, and still very satisfying.
This soup is one of my very, very favorites. It is very easy to make, and it warms the body and soul, through and through.
Refried Bean Soup
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 TBSP oil
2 cups of refried bean (several ways to go here…use dried beans, canned bean, or, easiest and fastest if you don’t have much time…canned refried beans)
14 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained
10 oz. Rotel, undrained
14 1/2 oz. chicken broth
Cook onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add beans, tomatoes, Rotel and broth, and cook until smooth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
How easy is that?? Incredibly easy, perfect for making when time is short. It’s great with tortilla chips or warm tortillas, but I’m a southern girl, so I’ll have cornbread with mine.
Cornbread
Top with cheese, diced green onions, sour cream…whatever you like. Delicious.
Refried Bean Soup
NOTE: To make your refried beans from scratch…cook pinto beans, drain.
Mash with a potato masher or fork. Saute chopped onion and minced garlic in oil (your choice – bacon fat, lard, vegetable oil, olive oil…) in a skillet. Add beans, mix well. (can add cumin to taste if desired). Add chicken stock if consistency is too dry.
