Boracho Bean Soup or Frijoles a La Charra (Restaurant Style)

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 14
Boracho Bean Soup or Frijoles a La Charra (Restaurant Style)
in Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups pinto beans , raw
1/2 lb bacon , lean diced
1 medium onion , diced
1 jalapeno pepper , chopped
1 bunch cilantro , fresh chopped
1 can rotel tomatoes and green chilies
1 teaspoon salt , to taste
water ( to cover beans )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
235
Sugar
1g
Fat
7g
Boracho Bean Soup or Frijoles a La Charra is a popular soup in Tex-Mex cuisine, often found in restaurants and made in large batches for parties or gatherings. This version is easy to make at home and uses simple ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store. The soup is thick, flavorful, and comforting, making it a great option for a cold winter day or a quick weekday lunch. Serve with tortilla chips or a side salad for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Rinse beans and sort out any rocks or debris.
2.In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from pot and set aside.
3.In the same pot, saute the onions and jalapeno pepper until soft.
4.Add the beans, rotel tomatoes and green chilies, cilantro, and enough water to cover the beans.
5.Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer for 2-3 hours or until beans are soft.
6.Add salt to taste and serve hot.

PROS

This soup is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.

The recipe makes a large batch, perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd.

The high fiber content of the pinto beans makes this soup a filling and nutritious option for lunch or dinner.

CONS

The bacon in this recipe makes it high in calories and fat.

While pinto beans are generally a healthy food, the addition of bacon and salt may make this soup less nutritious than other bean-based soups.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pinto beans are a good source of dietary fiber and protein, which can help promote satiety and aid in weight management.
They are also rich in vitamins and minerals, such as folate and iron.
The jalapeno pepper in this recipe may have some health benefits, such as pain relief and reducing inflammation.

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