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Mexican Leek Soup

Name: Mexican Leek Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped; 1/2 cup water; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup french-fried onions; 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Donna Ahnert, SCOTIA, New York

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Aug. 09, 2022

This soup is so satisfying. You can substitute other beans, use kale instead of spinach or add leftover corn. For brunch, I add a fried egg on top. For dinner, my husband adds lots of hot sauce! —Donna Ahnert, Scotia, New York

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Mexican Leek Soup

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Yield:2 servings

Prep:10 min

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup french-fried onions
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

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Directions

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Place the beans, leeks and water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 4-5 minutes.

2
In a blender, process bean mixture and spinach until smooth. Return to the bowl; add cheeses and seasonings. Whisk in cream. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, stirring once, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with onions and bacon and, if desired, chopped cilantro.