Too bland? Top with shredded cheddar cheese and tortillas for a tortilla soup variation.

1 tsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup beer
1 can mexican style ro-tel
4 cups (2 cans) organic pinto beans
1 tbsp cilantro
1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos
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1 tsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup beer 1 can mexican style ro-tel 4 cup s (2 cans) organic pinto beans 1 tbsp cilantro 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos

Heat oil in saucepan; sautee onions. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 10 minutes.