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Refried Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Refritos)

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Refried Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Refritos)
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There is nothing as warming or satisfying as a bowl of thick, hearty and flavoursome bean soup. Beans of all kinds are the staple food of Mexico. We love how such simple ingredients can deliver such great flavours. The sprinkling of our Fajita Seasoning adds that extra level of depth and complexity.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 100g cubed pancetta
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tbsp Discovery Fajita Seasoning Mix
  • 1 small bunch coriander, chopped
  • 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock
  • 420g tin butter beans, drained
  • 215g Discovery Spicy Refried Beans
  • juice of 1/2 lemon

To serve:

  • Discovery Soured Cream


Method

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan and fry pancetta for about 5 minutes until well browned and crisp.
  2. Lift the pancetta onto a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil in the pan.
  3. Add onions, carrots and garlic to the oil and cook gently for 5 minutes.
  4. Add Fajita Seasoning, half the coriander, stock and butter beans.
  5. Bring to the boil, cover and gently simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  6. Cool slightly, then liquidise soup until smooth.
  7. Add Refried Beans and reheat the soup.
  8. Stir in pancetta, add lemon juice and check seasoning.
  9. Serve topped with remaining coriander and a spoonful of Soured Cream.

Re-fried beans heating instructions:

Microwave 850W

  1. Empty contents of the 215g can into a microwaveable bowl. Cover with cling film & heat for 60 seconds on full power.
  2. Remove beans from microwave & stir. Recover & heat for a further 30 seconds on full power.
  3. Leave to stand for a further 30 seconds before giving a final stir & serving.


Hob Heating

  1. Place contents of can in a small saucepan & heat over a low to medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring continually.

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