South of the Border Soup Recipe

Name: South of the Border Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dried pinto beans; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, patted dry; 1 ½ cups chopped onions; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder; 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled; 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds; ½ cups lowfat beef broth; 6 cups peeled and thinly sliced carrots; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn; salt and pepper; sour cream; tortilla chips; chopped avocado; chopped tomato; chopped green onion; chopped fresh cilantro; minced jalapeno chile; sour cream

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups dried pinto beans
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, patted dry
1 ½ cups chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
½ cups lowfat beef broth
6 cups peeled and thinly sliced carrots
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
salt and pepper
sour cream
tortilla chips
chopped avocado
chopped tomato
chopped green onion
chopped fresh cilantro
minced jalapeno chile
sour cream

1
Cover beans with cold water to cover; soak overnight.
2
Drain and rinse under cold water.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large pot over high heat.
4
Add pork in batches and brown well.
5
Remove using slotted spoon.
6
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same pot over medium heat.
7
Add onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
8
Add chili powder, oregano and cumin and stir 1 minute.
9
Add beans and stock;return pork to pot and bring to boil.
10
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until pork and beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
11
Degrease soup and return to boil.
12
Add carrots, reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
13
Stir in corn and simmer until tender.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Serve accompanied by sour cream,tortilla chips,avacado, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and chilies.

2261

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

105

Carbs

204

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups dried pinto beans, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 6 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, patted dry, 1 ½ cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, South of the Border Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

South of the Border Soup

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