Sopa de Frijoles

I love to make beans from scratch or from the dry state, but sometimes I'm in a hurry and don't have time to soak them. So, I created this recipe. They are just as yummy.

1 tablespoon olive oil or to coat bottom of pan
4 slices of turkey bacon chopped
1 small white onion chopped or 1/2 of a larger one
2-15 oz. cans black beans drained and rinsed
2-15 oz. cans pinto beans drained and rinsed
10 oz. can Rotel (I use Mild, but you could make it spicier)
32 oz. carton of chicken broth
2 Tablespoons of Fiesta brand Pinto Bean Seasoning*

Coat bottom of large stockpot with olive oil. Add chopped turkey bacon. Stir and saute bacon until well cooked and almost crispy. Add onion and saute until just starting to carmelize. Add rinsed beans, entire can of Rotel (juice, too), and carton of chicken broth. You can add more water or chicken broth if you want to make it more soupy.

Since this is my recipe, I'm not sure on the number of servings. It does make a lot. We usually have leftovers.

*Note: If you are unable to find the Fiesta brand Pinto Bean Seasoning, you could season with Garlic, Onion Powder, Chili Pepper, and salt. I'm not sure on the measurements (I guess 1/2 to 1 tsp. each), you would have to season to your taste.

Variations: You can change up the beans. Sometimes I use small red beans with black beans, or whatever I have on hand. Or, if you want all black beans, you could do that, too.