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Smoked Turkey Bean Soup

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pinto beans
  • Heavy pinch dried oregano
  • 4 cups water for soaking
  • 4 cups water for cooking
  • 2 lb smoked turkey leg sliced
  • Handful fresh parsley
  • 3 celery sticks halved
  • 1 large yellow onion quartered
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 2 cups chicken stock unsalted - more if needed

Equipment & Utensils

  • 1 large saucepan with cover

Instructions

  • Spread beans on a tray and check for tiny stones and debris.
  • Soak pinto beans with oregano overnight in 4 cups of water.
  • Once beans have soaked, drain and tip into saucepan.
  • Add another 4 cups of water, then place on high heat until liquid is bubbling, then lower to a simmer and cook until beans are soft to the bite (approx. 1 1/2 hours)
  • Once beans are cooked skim off any froth that appears.
  • Add turkey, parsley, celery sticks, onion and potatoes.
  • Pour chicken stock on top then stir and combine, then place on high heat.
  • Once liquid begins to bubble lower heat to a simmer and cover.
  • Allow soup to simmer for 30 mins. If your soup begins to dry out a little, or you just need more liquid in your soup, and additional chicken stock a cup at a time, as necessary.
  • Stir up ingredients and taste to make sure the flavor is to your liking, then serve.