Name: Vegetable Soup with Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 10 ounce bag frozen organic spinach (I used Cascadian Farms); 1 16 ounce bag of frozen organic mixed vegetables (I used Cascadian Farms); 2 15.5 ounce cans organic diced tomatoes (divided); 2 15.5 ounce cans organic pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups organic vegetable broth; 1 cup nutritional yeast; 3 Tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 bay leaf

If I had to pick my favorite appliance, I would definitely say my crockpot. With fall setting in, and the wind getting colder, it’s time for my favorite vegetable soup with beans.

Although I love soup all year round, something about the fall and winter makes soup comforting.

First, vegetable soup with beans is just that; tons of veggies in a thick and creamy tomato broth with pinto beans. As I’ve said before, if I can get my beans and all my veggies in one bowl, it’s a win!

Pinto beans, for instance, are one of my favorite beans. Because of their thick and “meaty” texture, pinto beans are heartier than other beans.

THE BENEFITS OF ADDING PINTO BEANS TO VEGETABLE SOUP

According to Healthline, pinto beans are primarily comprised of carbs, fiber, and protein. They also pack an incredible punch of vitamins and minerals.

One cup (171 grams) of pinto beans boiled with salt provides (1Trusted Source):

Calories: 245
Carbs: 45 grams
Fiber: 15 grams
Protein: 15 grams
Fat: 1 gram
Sodium: 407 mg
Thiamine: 28% of the Daily Value (DV)
Iron: 20% of the DV
Magnesium: 21% of the DV
Phosphorus: 20% of the DV
Potassium: 16% of the DV

As you can see, they boast a good amount of thiamine (vitamin B1), which is an essential vitamin that helps your body convert food into energy.

They also offer numerous other minerals, such as iron and magnesium, and contain small amounts of other B vitamins, zinc, and calcium.

When cooked without salt or other additives, pinto beans are free of cholesterol and low in fat and sodium.

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED FOR VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BEANS?

Not only is this soup is extremely easy to make, but it also cooks while you work.

For example, I used frozen spinach and a bag of mixed organic vegetables. In fact, the only chopping you have to do is an onion, and I even used my vegetable chopper, which took less than 2 minutes.

Although I usually use fresh vegetables, I was in a hurry, so I used Cascadians Farms Spinach, and a bag of mixed vegetables; corn, green beans, carrots, and peas. Very similar to one of my other recipes, Quick and Easy Crockpot Veggie Soup with Brown Rice, this recipe has beans instead of rice.

Frozen organic spinach (I used Cascadian Farms)
Fresh or frozen organic mixed vegetables (I used Cascadian Farms)
Organic diced tomatoes (divided)
Pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Yellow onion, diced
Garlic, minced
Vegetable broth
Nutritional yeast
Chili powder
Smoked paprika
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Bay leaf

In order to create the creamy broth, nutritional yeast is the secret ingredient.

And, all you need to do is throw it all in the crockpot and walk away. When you get home from work, your house will smell delightful, and dinner will be ready.

DO YOU LOVE HEARTY COMFORTING SOUPS IN THE WINTER? IF SO, TRY THESE!

8 servings