Instant Pot red bean and quinoa soup with tasty taco toppings

Ingredients for Instant pot red bean and quinoa soup with taco fixings

• 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 large red onion, finely chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, finely grated

• 15 ml ground cumin

• 450 g dried Central American red beans

• 100 g red quinoa, rinsed

• 15 ml sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo

• 10 ml kosher salt, plus more

• ½ lime

• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced

• 30 ml red wine vinegar

• 2.5 ml kosher salt

• 1.25 ml sugar

• lime wedges (for serving)

• sliced avocado (for serving)

• soured cream (for serving)

• chopped coriander (for serving)

• crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack (for serving)

• hot sauce (for serving)

• and/or tortilla strips (optional, for serving)

How to make Instant pot red bean and quinoa soup with taco fixings

1. Heat oil in an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker on the Sauté setting.  

2. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until it begins to turn golden brown around the edges.  

3. Add the garlic and cumin, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.  

4. Add the beans, quinoa, adobo sauce, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1.75 litres of water.  

5. Lock the lid and cook the soup on high pressure for 45 minutes, then manually release the pressure.  

6. Squeeze in the juice from half a lime and mix well.  

7. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt if needed.  

Do Ahead: The soup can be made up to 2 days in advance. Allow it to cool, then cover and chill. The soup will thicken; add up to 250 ml of water before reheating over medium-low heat.  

1. While the soup is cooking, combine the onion, vinegar, salt, sugar, and 4 teaspoons of water in a small bowl.  

2. Chill the mixture until ready to use.  

3. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with pickled onions and any other toppings of your choice.  

Do Ahead: The onion can be pickled up to 5 days in advance. Cover and keep chilled.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.