Soup Beans Recipe
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A slow-cooked Southern classic with pinto beans, ham hocks, bacon, and aromatics simmered into a hearty, smoky broth. Rich, deeply savory, and comforting. A traditional side for cornbread and greens.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 pound dried pinto beans (rinsed and picked through)
- 8 cups water or chicken broth (or a mix)
- 2 smoked ham hocks (or 1 large)
- 4 ounces smoked pork jowl (chopped (or use andouille, smoked turkey neck or leg, or other smoked meat))
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1-2 jalapeños or Fresnos (chopped (optional for heat, CPM-style))
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 ribs celery (chopped)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne or red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Chopped onion
- Hot sauce (your favorite)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 190M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 3h
- Sodium
- 2875mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 960mg
- Calcium
- 122mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 2875MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.