Tortilla Soup with Pinto Beans

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Tortilla Soup with Pinto Beans

1/2 tablespoons oil

3 tablespoons onion; diced

1 clove garlic; diced

1/2-2 Serrano peppers; sliced

1 tomato; diced

1/4 cup corn

1/4 cup pinto beans; drained

2 cups broth

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

A handful of tortilla chips

Cilantro; to garnish

Cheddar cheese; optional; to garnish

Sauté the onion, garlic, peppers, and tomato in the oil over medium heat. Once the onion has begun to soften, add the broth, cumin, and chilli powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the corn and pinto beans. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Place the tortilla chips in a bowl. Pour the soup over the chips. Garnish with the cilantro and cheese.

Serves: 1-2

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