Mom's Bean Pot Soup - Bean Pot Soup Recipe

Name: Mom's Bean Pot Soup - Bean Pot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (475 ml) pinto beans, raw; 4 slices bacon; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced; 1 lg. bell pepper, diced; 1 lg. onion, diced; 1 cup (225 ml) diced celery; 3 gloves garlic garlic, minced; 2 tbsp (30 ml) seasoning mix (recipe follows); 2-1/2 qts. unsalted chicken broth; 2 cups (475 ml) chopped canned tomatoes; 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). hot smoked sausage, sliced; 1-1/4 lbs (.6 kg). cooked ham, cubed; 2 potatoes, diced; Accompaniment: corn bread; 1/4 cup (60 ml) firmly packed brown sugar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder; 1 tbsp (15 ml) seasoning salt; 1 tbsp (15 ml) crushed bay leaves; 1 tbsp (15 ml) celery salt; 1 tbsp (15 ml) dried oregano; 1 tbsp (15 ml) dried basil; 1/2 tbsp (7 ml) ground thyme

Servings: persons

2 cups (475 ml) pinto beans, raw
4 slices bacon
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 lg. bell pepper, diced
1 lg. onion, diced
1 cup (225 ml) diced celery
3 gloves garlic garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 ml) seasoning mix (recipe follows)
2-1/2 qts. unsalted chicken broth
2 cups (475 ml) chopped canned tomatoes
1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). hot smoked sausage, sliced
1-1/4 lbs (.6 kg). cooked ham, cubed
2 potatoes, diced
Accompaniment: corn bread
1/4 cup (60 ml) firmly packed brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder
1 tbsp (15 ml) seasoning salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) crushed bay leaves
1 tbsp (15 ml) celery salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) dried oregano
1 tbsp (15 ml) dried basil
1/2 tbsp (7 ml) ground thyme

1
Soak beans over night in cold water.
2
In an 8 qt.
3
stock pot, fry bacon until crisp.
4
Remove from pan.
5
Add peppers, onion, celery, and garlic to the bacon fat.
6
Saute until tender.
7
Drain and rinse beans.
8
Add them to the pot.
9
Ensuring beans are covered by 2 to 3 ins of liquid.
10
Bring to boil.
11
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 hours.
12
Add water as needed to ensure free boiling of the beans.
13
Add sausage, ham and potatoes.
14
Simmer and additional 30 minutes.
15
Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
16
Serve with corn bread
17
Combine all ingredients.
18
Store tightly covered in a cool dry place.

710

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (475 ml) pinto beans, raw, 4 slices bacon, 1 jalapeno pepper, diced, 1 lg. bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Mom's Bean Pot Soup - Bean Pot 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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Mom's Bean Pot Soup - Bean Pot Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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