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1-2 hours4-6 servingsAmerican

Smokey Ham and Pinto Bean Soup

By Chop Secrets

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4-6 servings

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1-2 hours

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Easy

Smokey Ham and Pinto Bean Soup
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Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 90 min

Total Time: 1-2 hours

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs smoked pork hocks
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 small onion
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lb dried pinto beans
  • 3 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 2 cups Water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup diced cilantro
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add all ingredients except the Toppings to the Instant Pot, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  2. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 50 minutes.
  3. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 20 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  4. Remove pork hock, slice any remaining meat from the bone and return to the pot.
  5. Serve warm topped with cilantro and tomatoes alongside cornbread or biscuits.

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

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