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Sopa de Frijol (Mexican Bean Soup)

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This incredibly easy Sopa de Frijol (or Mexican Bean Soup) only takes a few simple ingredients. A bowl of yumminess that’s packed with flavor.
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Sopa de Frijol served in a decorative blue plate topped with panela cheese and cilantro.

Sopa de Frijol is one of those dishes you’ll make over and over again. 

It comes together in minutes and delivers big, bold flavors with minimal effort. 

Completely vegan and perfect as a quick lunch. Simple and delicious! 

Ingredients

The ingredients needed to make the Mexican bean soup labeled and sitting on a wooden table.
  • S&W Pinquito Beans – You will need two cans. Ready-to-use and more affordable than animal-based proteins. Talk about a win-win!
  • Water – Swap out for vegetable broth to add more flavor. 
  • Soy chorizo – Here, we are making a vegan recipe, but if you prefer regular chorizo, feel free to use it instead. 
  • Olive oil is needed to cook the chorizo, onion, and garlic. 
  • White onions, garlic, and salt will add flavor to the soup. 
  • Chipotle in adobo sauce for a smokiness and to add spice. 

Step-By-Step Instructions

Ingredients hovering over a blender ready to be blended.
  • To a blender, add the pinquito beans with the liquid and everything. 
  • Add water, salt, and chipotle pepper. 

Blend until smooth and set aside. This is what gives the soup a yummy creamy texture. 

Chipotle in adobo sauce is a very typical ingredient in Mexican cuisine and adds a lot of flavor. For a less spicy version, use half or omit completely.

FYI: You might also hear this recipe referred to as “Caldo de Frijol.”

Bean soup cooking in a large stock pot.
  • Heat oil and cook the chorizo for 2-3 minutes. 
  • To the pot, add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1 minute more. 
  • Add the bean mixture from the blender. 
  • Drain the other can of beans and add it to the pot. 

We are making a meatless and nutritious recipe here. 

Beans have zero saturated fat or trans-fat and are cholesterol-free. 

S&W Pinquito Beans are petite, pinkish-brown, lightly speckled beans with a smooth, semi-sweet, delicate taste. They also provide 6-7g of protein per serving which is roughly the same as an egg or 1 oz of meat.

A ladle of the bean soup over a pot of soup.

How to Adjust:

For a creamier texture, blend both cans of the beans to the blender. 

Or, for a chunkier texture, add another can of drained S&W Pinquito Beans.

Storing Instructions:

Store any leftovers in an airtight container and keep for up to 5 days in the fridge. To store in the freezer, place the leftovers in a sealable bag, removing as much air as possible. Use within 5 months. 

A spoon full of Sopa de Frijol over a bowl of the soup.

More Mexican Vegetarian Soups:

Sopa de Frijol is a creamy Mexican Bean Soup that’s full of flavor and ease. Top with queso fresco or queso panela (optional). As a quick lunch or snack, you’re going to love every spoonful.

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Sopa de Frijol served in a decorative blue plate topped with panela cheese and cilantro.

Sopa de Frijol (Mexican Bean Soup)

This incredibly easy Sopa de Frijol (or Mexican Bean Soup) only takes a few simple ingredients. A bowl of yumminess that’s packed with flavor.
5 from 47 votes
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Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 2 cans S&W Pinquito Beans
  • 1 chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 package soy chorizo (6 ounces)
  • 1/4 onion (diced)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • queso panela (optional topping)
  • cilantro (optional topping)

Instructions

  • To a blender, add 1 can of the pinquito beans, chipotle, salt, and 1 cup of water.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot.
  • Cook the chorizo. About 2-3 minutes.
  • Break it up with a cooking spoon as it cooks.
  • Add the onion and garlic.
  • Cook for 1 more minute.
  • Drain 1 can of the pinquito beans.
  • Add the can of drained beans, the bean mixture from the blender, and 2 cups of water to the pot.
  • Using a cooking spoon, scrape the bottom of the pot.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Serve and top with queso panela and cilantro, if using.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Swap out the water for vegetable broth to add more flavor. 
How to Adjust:
  • For a creamier texture, blend both cans of the beans to the blender. Or, for a chunkier texture, add another can of beans.
Storing Instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and keep for up to 5 days in the fridge. To store in the freezer, place the leftovers in a sealable bag, removing as much air as possible. Use within 5 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 4mg
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About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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  1. Cathleen

    5 stars
    This is so perfect for the holidays!! It just snowed a BUNCH in the past few days, and I have been looking for recipes to make to warm me up. This is perfect!

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  6. Jamie

    5 stars
    Such a wonderful soup recipe, it looks delicious and yummy! It a very tasty too for the color, I totally loved it! Perfect for this cold weather!

    Reply

  7. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

    5 stars
    I love the idea of blending half the beans for the creamy texture. My boys love creamy soup with some bite to it, which was perfect.

    Reply

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