Potato Pinto Bean Soup Recipes

SMOKY PINTO BEAN AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in medium sized slow cooker.
• Cook on high 3 1/2 - 5 hours or on low 8-10 hours.

POTATO PINTO BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cook the onion and mushrooms in hot oil till onion is tender but not brown.
• Add the potatoes and broth- Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or till potatoes are tender; stir in beans.
• In a small bowl stir together the buttermilk and cornstarch; stir into potato mixture.
• Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
• Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
• Stir in 1 tablespoon snipped basil.
• To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls and dollop each serving with yogurt or sour cream.
• If desired, garnish with fresh basil.

PINTO BEAN SOUP

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.

POTATO SOUP WITH BEANS

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).