When winter's chill sets in, there's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of spicy pinto bean soup to warm the soul. This savory and satisfying dish is packed with smoky ham, tender pinto beans, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro, all simmered in a flavorful broth. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to share with friends and family, this spicy pinto bean soup is sure to hit the spot.
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PINTO BEANS WITH MEXICAN-STYLE SEASONINGS
Pinto beans are simmered with onion, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and garlic. I love making these beans just because they make the whole house smell so good, and the longer they simmer the better they taste. You could add 1/2 can of beer to make 'borracho' beans. I personally taste-test throughout the entire cooking process and add extra seasoning as I feel it needs it. These beans could simmer all day long; just make sure they have plenty of water to keep the beans covered.
Provided by Lyndsay
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 12h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
- Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
- Stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 13.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 509.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
SPICY PINTO BEAN SOUP WITH HAM, TOMATOES, AND CILANTRO
Steps:
- Add onions and olive oil to soup pot, saute until onions are starting to soften. Add dried cilantro, ground cumin, and canned green chiles and saute about 2 minutes more. Then add beans (well rinsed), canned tomatoes and juice, and chicken stock. Simmer soup at low heat for about 30 minutes, until flavors seem well blended. Turn off heat and stir in chopped cilantro. Top with chopped green onions.
PINTO BEAN SOUP (PINTOS & HAM)... SIMPLY DELICIOUS
The aroma filling the house as these cook will tantalize and smell so delicious that you will hardly be able to wait for the beans to become tender for a taste of these "simply delicious" pintos! My M-i-L was a simple Southern cook... everything was delicious & mostly "no recipe." Just came together because she willed it to be biscuits, cornbread, pintos, greens, corn casserole, oyster dressing, etc. Her pintos were my exposure to HOW GREAT pintos and cornbread could be! I'll admit that SHE did not use tomatoes in her beans... simple food being the key. The tomatoes I owe to the vendors in the Charleston Market with their 15-bean mixes and recipe variations for great pots of beans . A little more labor and time than some dishes, but inexpensive and WELL WORTH the time for a hearty delicious meal. (Prep Time does NOT include slow or quick soak time... only actual work time) Keeps a week plus in refrigerator & freezes well.
Provided by grantg
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sort dry beans removing broken beans and any foreign debris. Rinse the beans.
- Soak overnight in a large bowl covered by 2-inches of water (slow soak) -or- put in a stock pot covered by 2-inches of water; bring to a boil for 2 minutes; remove from heat and leave covered for 1-hour (quick soak).
- Drain and rinse the beans. Return to a stock pot covered by 1-inch of water.
- Add all the remaining ingredients except for the ham bone; stir to mix well.
- Nestle the ham bone into the bed of beans, cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a low simmer for about 3 hours,occasionally stirring gently in the beans under the hambone -or- until the beans are tender.
- Carefully lift the ham bone (or hocks) from the soup and place on a board so the lean meat can be cleaned from the bones. Return the lean meat to the soup. Discard the bones.
- Enjoy with hot cornbread!
- Freezes well.
PINTO BEAN/HAM SOUP
This soup simmering on your stove will fill the whole house with the most tantalizing aromas. By the time that you ladle it out, your family (or guests) will likely be standing in line! I adapted the recipe from a Hungarian cookbook. When my family's extra-hungry, I serve it with "pocket bread" I've filled with either jam or cheese for a hearty variation.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wash and sort beans. Soak in cold water overnight; drain. In a large 8-qt. soup kettle, combine the beans, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, meat and paprika. Add enough water to cover ingredients by 2 in. simmer, partly covered, for 2-1/2 hours or until the beans are tender, adding more water as needed. When beans are tender; remove meat to side dish. , To make Csipetke, mix flour, salt, egg and oil into stiff dough; let rest for 30 minutes. Divide into four parts. Flatten each part and pinch off pieces about the size of a cherry pit; roll between fingers and drop into hot soup. Cook 30 minutes. Blend in sour cream if desired. Mix in parsley and vinegar; adjust seasoning. Cut reserved ham into bite-size pieces; stir into soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
SPICY PINTO BEAN SOUP
I got this from an amazing low-fat cookbook of mine and added the taco seasoning and additional veggies!
Provided by rilla66
Categories Beans
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- coat a 4 quart pan with no stick spray. Add olive oil, onions & celery. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add carrots and garlic and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add pinto beans, broth, water and seasonings. Bring to boil and let simmer 20-25 minutes until veggies are soft. Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.8, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 1059.6, Carbohydrate 89.8, Fiber 27.9, Sugar 3, Protein 30.7
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
- Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for pinto beans, but you can also use other types of beans, such as black beans, kidney beans, or navy beans. Mixing different types of beans will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture.
- Add vegetables: This recipe calls for tomatoes, onions, and garlic, but you can also add other vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or bell peppers. Vegetables will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your soup.
- Season to taste: This recipe calls for chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper, but you can adjust the seasonings to your taste. If you like a spicy soup, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder soup, reduce the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- Serve with toppings: This soup is delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or chopped cilantro. Toppings will add flavor, texture, and color to your soup.
Conclusion:
This spicy pinto bean soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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