I made the best vegetable soup yesterday where I added freshly cooked pintos. I let the beans sit in water for an hour or so while I was doing prep for the soup (a lot of cutting fresh veggies). Rinsed, brought to a boil and let it simmer for maybe an hour or so. No additives, just water and pintos. Turned soft as needed.
I added them to the ginormous pot of celery, carrots, mixed veggies (frozen), garlic, quinoa, cut up potatoes, cabbage, v8 juice, diced tomatoes (two cans) chicken bouillion, water, paprika, italian seasoning spices, a little touch of cinnamon, salt, pepper. Was and is so good. Will freeze some and hope I make it again. Just so tasty.