Frijoles Charros (Bean Soup)(Serves 4 To 6) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pinto beans
salt pork or 1/2 lb. turkey ham (for low-fat)
1 large fresh tomato
1/2 c. cilantro
1 c. onion
2 to 3 pods garlic
3 to 4 Serrano peppers
dash of cumin

Preparation

Cook beans, adding salt pork when done.
In skillet, saute next 6 ingredients.
Add to pot of beans when beans are done. (Keep beans a little juicy.)
Cover and let set for 1 hour for seasonings to set in.