PINTO BEAN SOUP

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A staple in our house when I was growing up in the south. Sometimes my mom would add a cup of macaroni.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Beans

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces pinto beans
4 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

  • Rinse beans and sort for stones.
  • Soak beans in enough water to cover overnight.
  • Drain off water.
  • In skillet, brown bacon.
  • Add onion and celery, stir.
  • Add spices.
  • Add this mixture to drained beans.
  • Pour enough water to reach within 3 inches of top of pot.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • When soup is about ready to serve, use a potato masher to crush up some of the beans to make a thicker soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 330, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.2

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