KENTUCKY SOUP BEANS (PINTO BEANS)
Soup beans are Appalachia's answer to Northern bean soups -- pinto beans in a thick bean and meat broth, hot, tasty and filling. No visit to my grandmother was complete unless she made these and a couple pones of her wonderful cornbread, and there were never any leftovers, either! Crumble in a piece of cornbread to soak up...
Provided by Alix D
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 11h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Rinse beans and pick out any stones or clumps of dirt. Put in a pot, cover with a couple inches of water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to soak overnight.
- 2. When you're ready to cook, drain soaking water and beans into a colander and rinse. Put beans into a big pot with a lid. Cover with water again to about an inch above the beans. Cut up hog jowl or salt pork (rinse the salt pork first) and add to pot. Peel and chop onion and garlic and add both to pot. DO NOT ADD SALT.
- 3. Bring to a boil and boil uncovered for five minutes, then turn heat down to a simmer. Simmer for two to three hours, stirring occasionally, or until beans are very soft and the skins break open if you scoop out a spoonful and blow across it. Taste to make sure they're done to your liking. [Note: Cooking in a covered pot results in more liquid than cooking in an uncovered pot. If you like a lot of 'soup', cover the pot; if you prefer your beans to be thicker, leave off the cover. My grandmother half-covered hers, and I do as well.]
- 4. Take the meat from the pot, separate the fat from the meat, chop up the meat and add it back to the pot. Take a half cup of beans from the pot, mash them lightly with a fork until they're a paste, and stir them back into the beans to thicken up the 'soup'. Add salt, pepper and Fiesta pinto bean seasoning (if desired) to taste and serve.
- 5. Recommended cornbread recipe here: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/other-bread/cornbread-5.html?r=4
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Julian Hammond
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khayru diin
[email protected]I love that this soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day. The beans, ham, and vegetables are all cooked to perfection. I also love the addition of the cornbread crumbs. They add a nice bit of texture and flavor to the soup.
Samantha Ballantyne
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Anastasia Silima
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have some ham leftover after the holidays, and this soup is the perfect way to use it up. The soup is also very easy to make. I just throw all of the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it c
king Ehitsham
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Wayne Chikafa
[email protected]I've been looking for a good soup recipe that uses pinto beans, and this one is perfect. The beans are cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I love the addition of the bacon and ham. It really takes this soup to the next level.
Md Musad
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Kristopher Clark
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of beans, but this soup changed my mind. The beans are so creamy and flavorful, and the broth is so rich and satisfying. I've already made it twice this month!
Danjima Abdul-Karim
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Aneela Tayyab
[email protected]This soup is so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans, vegetables, and even meats. It's always delicious. I love that I can customize it to my own liking.
Sheiann Zarco
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Anas Siam
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The beans were tender and the flavor was amazing. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Aaliyah Hernandez
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pako mphela
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. The beans are creamy and flavorful, and the broth is rich and savory. I like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick.
Tanvir Hasan
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