Instant Pot Smoky Ham and Pinto Beans Soup
Growing up, I never really fancied anything that relates to beans. On the rare instances or occasion that I do eat them, it is either really well-made, or I am simply being polite to my elderly or relatives. Somehow, I always find myself doing the latter and crossing my fingers that I don’t gag whenever I am served with some beans. Needless to say, I have always thought beans just didn’t taste all that good. Which to be honest is quite a weird thing since I love eating, and can pretty much eat whatever –except for beans. Well … I was wrong.
I suppose the real issue here is that I just never had the chance to try out some really well-made beans. When I discovered beans in carnitas and some other Mexican cuisines, I was literally floored. That’s when I realized how good beans can be and how much I am missing out. Eventually I kept trying different types, and I am happy to share that it is a typical addition now to my dishes and home cooked meals.
In fact, for today’s recipe post I am sharing a delicious homemade Instant Pot Smoky Ham and Pinto Beans Soup! This will bring harmony to your palette. I promise you, it will be on the repeat menu once you’ve given this recipe a try.
Serves: 6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 Hour
Ingredients:
- 1 – 1lb package of pinto beans
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 – 28 oz container vegetable broth
- 1 white onion; diced
- 2 jalapenos; diced
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions:
1. Wash beans in a strainer. Drain.
2. Place beans, chopped bacon, diced onion, and jalapenos into the instant pot. Stir well.
3. Top with vegetable broth. Add in salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, onion salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.
4. Place the lid on the instant pot. Set to high pressure for 60 minutes – 1 hour. Set seal valve to close.
5. Once the instant pot stops counting release pressure. Serve with cornbread.
Instant Pot Smoky Ham and Pinto Beans Soup
How about you guys? Do you fancy beans too? Do any of you have any story to share regarding how much you love or dislike a certain food? I would love to know all your thoughts!
Tara Pittman
March 18, 2019THIS SOUP SOUNDS SO DELICIOUS. i NEED TO MAKE IT FOR DINNER.
Amber Myers
March 18, 2019This is my kind of soup! I need to make this for dinner for sure. I love that there is bacon!
Hang Around The World - Paolo
March 18, 2019I’ve never it before, so this might be the right time hahaha You gave me an idea for the next days, it looks easy to cook.
Mellissa Williams
March 18, 2019Ooh I would a bowl full of this soup right now, it sounds delicious!
Sarah Bailey
March 18, 2019OK now this sounds delicious – instant pots seem amazing for putting together all different types of meals!
Janay
March 18, 2019Your are gorgeous! I have never heard of smoked ham and pinto beans, but this sounds so delicious. I could eat beans everyday I love beans. I can’t wait to try this recipe!
brie
March 18, 2019Mm that looks so good. Especially because the colder weather likes to creep back in during the spring haha
Cris Farinas
March 18, 2019This is one of my favorite soups! I don’t have an Instant Pot though I’ve seen so many good recipes so I think I need to get one soon.
Jessica Joachim
March 18, 2019This soup looks delicious. I love a good soup, and have been wanting to try more instant pot recipes.
Michelle Roldan
March 19, 2019This looks like a yummy and easy-to-do recipe. Will try this out. Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Gladwin
March 19, 2019This sounds delicious! So hearty and full of flavour.
Cristina Petrini
March 19, 2019These beautiful tasty soups are my favorite and even if you go towards the heat I can’t give them up!
Alvern @ Success Unscrambled
March 19, 2019This looks like a full on winter warmer dish. I like pinto beans because they are so filling. I would probably try the vegetarian option of this dish.
Farrah Less
March 19, 2019I can go with soup pretty much in any season but of course esp. on cold months. This recipe is a bomb it looks really good on the picture. I can’t wait to try this at home I have plenty of beans in my kitchen.
Terri
March 19, 2019I need to get an instapot and start making some of these meals . It looks so easy and convenient.
WhatLauraLoves
March 19, 2019Oh wow that looks absolutely delicious. I’ve just bought a soup maker this winter and I’m yet to try a one with beans in xxx
Gina hidalgo
March 20, 2019This soup looks like such an easy and delicious comfort food for a rainy day! Thanks for the recipe!
Sarah | Boo Roo and Tigger Too
March 20, 2019A wonderful soup to enjoy after a busy day, add in a crusty roll and it’s perfect
Dalene Ekirapa
March 20, 2019The bean soup looks so filling indeed! Since I love soups for my appetizers, I would love to take this with some scones.
Tonya Wilhelm
March 20, 2019This soup looks like it would be so good. I have never made a soup in the Instant Pot before but I definitely need to!
What Corinne Did
March 20, 2019oooh this dish looks so delicious! i love it when their is beacon involved!
Alexandra Cook
March 20, 2019Oh now that is a recipe that makes my tummy talk! this looks really delicious!
Rachael
March 21, 2019This looks tasty, my boyfriend would love this. It ticks all of his boxes!
Sundeep
March 22, 2019This looks amazing. I am punjabi and we love beans I would love to try this recipe for sure this weekend. Thanks for sharing the recipe
Melanie williams
March 22, 2019This looks like a good bowl of comfort food for sure. Ideal for supper club xx
Enriqueta E Lemoine
March 24, 2019Hearty recipe perfect to used the leftover ham after Easter!