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Pinto Bean Soup

How To Thicken Pinto Bean Soup (10 Easy Ways)

Are you looking for ways to make your pinto bean soup even heartier and more flavorful? I've got you covered! In this article, I'm sharing 10 easy ways to thicken pinto bean soup. From adding potatoes to using pureed beans, I'll explain each technique in detail, so you can get a perfect and satisfying bowl of soup every time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 10 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Use a Potato
  • Make a Cornstarch Slurry
  • Use Flour or Cornmeal
  • Add Tomato Paste
  • Use a Roux
  • Blend Some Beans
  • Use Masa Harina
  • Let It Simmer
  • Add Other Vegetables

Instructions
 

  • Use a Potato: Peel and chop up a potato and add it to the soup. Cook until the potato is soft, then mash it up and stir it in until it's completely blended.
  • Make a Cornstarch Slurry: Mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water until it's smooth. Add the slurry to the soup and stir it in. Let the soup simmer for a few minutes until it thickens up to your liking.
  • Use Flour or Cornmeal: Mix a tablespoon of flour or cornmeal with a tablespoon of cold water until it's smooth. Add the mixture to the soup and stir it in. Let the soup simmer for a few minutes until it thickens up to your liking.