30ouncespinto beans, rinsed and drained (2 15-ounce cans)
12-ouncebag of corn
28-ouncecan of crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
Toppings: avocado, shredded cheddar, green onions, fresh pico de gallo.
Instructions
In a large 5-quart pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic; sauté until the onion is tender and translucent.
Season with chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and paprika. Cook for 3 minutes or until fragrant.
Add in broth, pinto beans, corn, and crushed tomatoes. Bring soup to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer; cook for 20 minutes, stirring a few times to combine.
Ladle soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings.
To Pack in a Thermos:
Preheat the thermos container with boiling water. This step is optional, but it helps.
Heat the soup in the microwave or stovetop to a piping-hot temperature.
Drain the water from the thermos.
Fill the thermos with the very hot soup.
Close the thermos container and pack it inside a lunch bag.