Easy Charro Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Charro Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon strips; 1/2 cup bacon drippings; 1 large onion; 1/2 pound cooked ham, diced; 1/3 pound chorizo sausage crumbled (I use Johnsonville Chorizo, usually by the Johnsonville Brats) http://www.johnsonville.com/products/chorizo.html; 5 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 2 whole chipotle peppper; 3 cloves garlic, pricked with a fork; 1 C of water, beef or chicken broth (I use what ever I have in hand).; Salt and Pepper to taste

Servings: persons

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1. Fry bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Reserve 1/2 cup bacon drippings.
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2. Place drippings in a large pot, and warm over medium heat. Fry onions until light brown. Stir in ham and chorizo and bacon. Reserve 1 cup of beans, and add the rest to the pot, along with the chipotle and garlic.
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3. Mash the reserved beans, then add to the pot. Simmer beans until thick and soupy, about 30 minutes. (If the beans become too dry, stir in water or broth). Season with salt and pepper to taste - Remove chipotle and garlic if you like, and serve.
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This is even better the 2nd day - so I leave in the chipotle and garlic.
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Enjoy!!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound bacon strips, 1/2 cup bacon drippings, 1 large onion, 1/2 pound cooked ham, diced, and more.

Yes, Easy Charro Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Easy Charro Bean Soup

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