Pinto Bean Soup

By Nana_CAM

Ingredients

• 3 Cups Pinto Beans
• 1 Medium Onion
• 1 Chili Pepper
• 1/2 lb. smoked ham or 1/4 lb. smoked bacon
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse beans. Put into large stockpot, cover with water and bring to a boil.
Shut off heat, let soak for an hour and then drain. Cover again with cold water. Add onion, chili pepper, smoked meat, black pepper, and baking soda. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours or until tender. Add water as needed, stirring occasionally during cooking. Add salt to taste.

*Can substitute 1 tsp liquid smoke flavoring plus 2 Tbsp of olive oil for meat.