Southwest Pinto Bean Soup
Bean soup southwestern style. Easy and hearty. Perfect for a cold night.
Steps
Soak beans for 2 hours , then drain.
Combine beans with 3 quarts water , soup bones , onion , garlic , salt , spike seasoning , and bouquet garni.
Bring to a boil , cover , and reduce heat to simmer.
Let simmer for 80 minutes , then add the rice.
Let simmer until ham and beans are tender and rice is cooked.
Discard bouquet garni and bones.
Cut up the meat and return it to the soup.
Reheat and serve with flatbread.
Ingredients
dried pinto bean, water, ham bone, onion, garlic cloves, salt, spike seasoning, bay leaves, peppercorns, coriander seed, dried chili, long grain rice