Zesty Pinto Bean Soup

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   Put olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in soup pot on low.

2. 2

   While those are heating, drain and rinse pinto beans (a colander is helpful here).

3. 3

   Combine rosemary with oil, garlic and red pepper, stir to combine.

4. 4

   Add pinto beans to pot, stir to combine.

5. 5

   Add the chicken broth to the pot, raise heat so that mixture comes to a boil; then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   While soup simmers, empty salmon into a small bowl and crumble into tiny pieces.

7. 7

   When soup is done simmering, use an immersion blender to thoroughly blend soup.

8. 8

   Then add salmon to creamed soup.

9. 9

   Stir to combine.

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    We enjoy this soup served with veggie Ritz crackers.

11. 11

    Yum!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.