Slow Cooker Refried Bean Soup

Key Ingredients

Pinto Beans – One pound of dried pinto beans. There is no need to presoak these; cooking them on high will make them ultra tender. Other ways we use pinto beans are in slow cooker refried beans and spicy pinto beans.

Onion – My favorite way to add flavor to Mexican beans in the crockpot is to fry onion slices in oil! It adds SO Much flavor. These will get blended up into the soup before serving.

Seasonings – Onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder

Chicken Broth – Instead of water, chicken broth adds more depth of flavor to the beans

Variations

Bean Swap: Black beans can be used instead of pinto beans, we love that version too.

Spicy: For a spicy refried bean soup, add two chopped jalapenos.

Make Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth or water and additional seasonings.

Best Serving Ideas

Here is how to dress up this amazing refried bean soup:

• Add a generous sprinkle of cheese to each bowl. We prefer Monterey Jack cheese or sharp cheddar.
• Diced sweet yellow onion or green onion will add texture to the soup.
• We love this soup topped with crushed saltine crackers, not traditional, but SO good for soaking up the refried bean soup flavors.
• Other toppings we love are sour cream and dash of hot sauce.
• Lastly, a great side dish to make the soup into a complete meal is to serve with warmed flour tortillas or cornbread. (try my slow cooker cornbread)).