Jenny's Delicious Ham and Pinto Bean Soup

Name: Jenny's Delicious Ham and Pinto Bean Soup
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb Pinto Beans (dry) (Soaked and rinsed); 1 Large Onion (Sliced or Diced); 1 lb Cubed Ham; 4 Tbsp Salted Butter; 6-10 Chicken Bouillon Cubes (Skip or use less if using Broth); 4 Cloves Garlic (minced); 1/4 tsp Dried Ground Thyme (Or 2-3 tsp Thyme Leaves); 1/4 tsp Pepper; 1 Tbsp Parsley; 1 Bay Leaf; 10-12 Cups Water And/Or Chicken Broth; Fresh Baby Spinach for garnish (Optional)

Jenny Lynn @PattonIsGod

Cincinnati, Ohio

I like to add a handful of fresh Spinach to my bowl of soup. Croutons can always add a nice touch, as well. I hope you enjoy this recipe, as much as I do.

Jenny Lynn @PattonIsGod

Cincinnati, Ohio

I like to add a handful of fresh Spinach to my bowl of soup. Croutons can always add a nice touch, as well. I hope you enjoy this recipe, as much as I do.

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Ingredients

12 servings

1 1/2 lbPinto Beans (dry) (Soaked and rinsed)
1Large Onion (Sliced or Diced)
1 lbCubed Ham
4 TbspSalted Butter
6-10Chicken Bouillon Cubes (Skip or use less if using Broth)
4 ClovesGarlic (minced)
1/4 tspDried Ground Thyme (Or 2-3 tsp Thyme Leaves)
1/4 tspPepper
1 TbspParsley
1Bay Leaf
10-12 CupsWater And/Or Chicken Broth
Fresh Baby Spinach for garnish (Optional)

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Steps

1

Melt Butter in a big soup pot, over Medium heat.
2

Add Onion.
3

Add spices, except for the Bay Leaf. Stir well.
4

When the onions begin to soften, add the Garlic & Ham. Stir well. Cook and stir for about 5 mins.
5

Add the 12 cups of Broth/Water and the Bouillon Cubes. (For a thicker soup, use 10 cups of water and 5 Bouillon Cubes)
6

Add the Pinto Beans. Stir, and turn up heat to Medium High.
7

Heat until boiling. Cover and turn heat down to Medium Low.
8

Simmer for 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours.
9

Add Bay Leaf about a half an hour before cooking is finished.
10

Serve and enjoy! :)