Mexican Style Sopa De Frijol Recipe - Red Kidney Beans Soup

Step 1: To begin with, the Mexican Red Kidney Beans Soup Recipe, let's start by washing and soaking the red kidney beans overnight or for at least 6-7 hours

Step 2: Add beans, oregano, salt, cumin powder, 2 garlic cloves, onion and 5 cups of water

Step 3: Boil them in a pressure pan for 30 to 40 minutes till they become soft and gooey

Step 4: If you are boiling in a pot, bring them to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low, cook covered and stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 2 hours

Step 5: Once cooked transfer them in a blender and make a smooth puree

Step 6: Season it with salt and pepper

Step 7: Set aside

Step 8: In a skillet add little oil and add chopped onions saute them till they become translucent and lose their crispness

Step 9: Now add chopped garlic (2 cloves) and continue to cook for a couple of minutes

Step 10: As the onions and garlic get cooked add chopped tomatoes and cook them till they become soft and tender

Step 11: Let it cool and then transfer it in a blender to combine into a smooth puree

Step 12: In a large saucepan combine the pureed beans and pureed tomatoes and add 1 cup water or vegetable stock

Step 13: Cook on a medium flame till it starts to thicken

Step 14: Add fresh cream and season with Salt and Pepper

Step 15: To make the Tortilla StripsBrush one face of tortilla with little olive oil and sprinkle with salt

Step 16: and cut them into strips, sprinkle with salt and cut them into strips

Step 17: Place them on a baking tray or bowl

Step 18: They need not be flattened

Step 19: Bake them in a preheated oven on 180 degree Celsius for 5-7 minutes or until they become crisp and acquire a slight golden colour

Step 20: To serve, divide soup among serving bowls, and sprinkle with crumbled cottage cheese or paneer and garnish it with Baked tortilla chips

Step 21: Serve the Mexican Style Sopa De Frijol Recipe(Red Kidney Beans Soup Recipe) as an appetizer before your special dinner with some Cheese And Corn Tostadas Recipe and then end your meal with Mexican Vegetarian Bean & Cheese Enchiladas Recipe