A hearty Mexican charro bean soup that is perfect for any day of the year.
Ingredients
- 4 smoked ham hocks
- 1 white onion
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into chunks
- ½ pound fresh chorizo sausage
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
- 5 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
- 4 cups water as needed
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1 pinch salt to taste
Directions
Step 1
Place ham hocks into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil until meat pulls back on bone, about 2 hours. Remove meat from bones, cut into bite-sized chunks. Reserve the bones but discard any fat.
Step 2
Chop 1/2 of the white onion, and leave other 1/2 whole; set aside.
Step 3
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, and chop when cool enough to handle. Pour bacon grease into a small bowl.
Step 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Place chorizo into a bowl with chopped bacon, tomatoes, chopped onion, and jalapenos.
Step 5
Place ham chunks and bones into a large pot, pour pinto beans over top. Add water to cover and bring to a boil over medium or medium-high heat.
Step 6
Meanwhile, heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and vegetable mixture and saute until vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 7
When beans boil, add the remaining onion half and garlic. Let boil for 3 to 4 minutes; add sauteed vegetables and meat. Return to a boil; add cilantro and chicken bouillon. Continue to boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bones, season with salt, and serve.
Cook’s Note:
You can use any long, hot chile peppers you like. You can substitute any pork meat for ham hocks.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 583 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat34g | 44% |
Saturated Fat12g | 59% |
Cholesterol96mg | 32% |
Sodium1113mg | 48% |
Total Carbohydrate33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber10g | 34% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein35g | |
Vitamin C10mg | 52% |
Calcium104mg | 8% |
Iron4mg | 23% |
Potassium995mg | 21% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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