Best Smoky Pinto Bean And Potato Soup Recipes

RED WINE PINTO BEANS WITH SMOKY BACON

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Beans can be made ahead and get better after sitting a few days. The red wine, cooked down to syrup, adds intensity, complexity and that certain company-worthy fanciness to the whole thing. Whether you're vegetarian, meat eater, soup slurper, wine lover or none of the above, the only thing you need to enjoy this dish is a fondness for beans. That part is nonnegotiable.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound smoky bacon, diced
1 large onion, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large sprigs rosemary
1 pound dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt, more to taste
2 cups dry red wine
Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving (optional)
Coarsely grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)
Coarsely ground black pepper or red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

Steps:

In the bottom of a large pot over medium-high heat, brown bacon until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, celery, carrots, garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Drain beans and add to pot along with 1 tablespoon salt. Pour in enough water to just cover the beans (about 7 to 8 cups). Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until beans are just tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium heat, simmer wine until it is reduced to 2/3 cup, 20 to 30 minutes.
Remove rosemary branches from bean pot and discard them. Pour wine into beans and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 to 20 minutes longer to meld flavors and thicken broth to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired; add more salt and black or red pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 351 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

POTATO SOUP WITH BEANS

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Winter winds can blow strong here on the Jersey shore. But this rich soup featuring potatoes, beans and sour cream is sure to warm your body and soul!-Christine Ecker, Linwood, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sour cream
Pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook carrots in butter for 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, garlic and dill. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender., With a slotted spoon, remove half of the potatoes to a bowl; mash with a fork. Return to pan. Stir in the beans. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sour cream and pepper; add to soup. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until heated through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PINTO BEAN AND SAUSAGE SOUP

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The woman who owned and made the soups at my favorite deli was retiring. I asked her why, and she said, 'I'm an old lady, I'm tired of getting up early for work.' She gave me the recipe to one of my favorites. I made a few tweaks, it's DELICIOUS.

Provided by jobblychef

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas

Time 10h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dried pinto beans
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ teaspoon minced garlic
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
2 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
4 potatoes, diced
2 carrots, diced
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (13 ounce) package smoked sausage
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cover pinto beans with water in a bowl and allow to soak overnight. Drain.
Melt butter in a 6-quart stock pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery in butter until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir garlic into onion mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
Stir beef broth, tomato juice, sugar, and drained pinto beans into the vegetable mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Mix potatoes, carrots, oregano, salt, and black pepper into the bean soup; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more.
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Place smoked sausage on a baking sheet.
Bake sausage in the preheated oven until browned, about 10 minutes.
Cut sausage into quarters, then slice. Add sausage and parsley to the soup; continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1363.5 mg, Sugar 9.5 g