Pinto Bean Soup

Name: Pinto Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp bacon grease; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb pinto beans, rinsed; 1 smoked ham hock; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 bay leaf

A hearty Southern dish featuring tender pinto beans slow-cooked in a rich broth with smoky ham hock and aromatics.

135 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 tbsp bacon grease
1 cup yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb pinto beans, rinsed
1 smoked ham hock
6 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp bacon grease in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and 3 cloves minced garlic, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Pour in 6 cups chicken broth, then stir in 1 lb rinsed pinto beans, 1 smoked ham hock, and 1 bay leaf.
4

Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until beans are tender.
5

Remove 1 smoked ham hock, shred meat ensuring internal temperature reaches 145F, discard bone, and stir meat back into soup.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Pinto Bean Soup?

As written, 135 minutes: 15 of prep and 120 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (2 hours): "Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until beans are tender."

What internal temperature should Pinto Bean Soup reach?

For Pinto Bean Soup, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is Pinto Bean Soup gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Pinto Bean Soup is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How much protein is in Pinto Bean Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 22 g of protein in about 340 calories, alongside 46 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 14 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

How long does Pinto Bean Soup keep?

Refrigerate Pinto Bean Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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