Spice Up Dinner: Ultimate Sopa Tarasca Recipe with Zesty Fritters - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 2 (15-oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes
• 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ancho chili powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tbsps chopped fresh chives
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Oil, for frying
• Sliced avocado (optional garnish)
• Crumbled queso fresco (optional garnish)
• Chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
• Lime wedges (optional garnish)