How to Make Pinto Bean/Ham Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, hearty bowl of soup on a cold day, and this Pinto Bean and Ham Soup is the perfect comfort food. This delicious recipe combines the savory flavors of ham with the rich, earthy taste of pinto beans, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious.

One of the best things about this Pinto Bean and Ham Soup is its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a flavorful and filling meal that the whole family will love. It's th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry pinto beans
  • 6 large carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 6 stalks celery, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 3 ½ pounds ham hocks
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Wash and sort beans. Soak in cold water overnight; drain. In a large 8-qt. pot, combine beans, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, meat and paprika. Add enough water to cover ingredients by 2 in. simmer, partly covered, for 2-1/2 hours or until the beans are tender, adding more water as needed. When beans are tender; remove meat to side dish.
  • To make Csipetke, mix all ingredients into stiff dough; let rest for 30 minutes. Divide into 4 parts. Flatten each part and pinch off pieces about the size of a cherry pit; roll between fingers and drop into hot soup. Cook 30 minutes. Blend in sour cream, if desired. Mix in parsley and vinegar; adjust seasoning. Cut reserved ham into bite-size pieces; stir into soup.