Smoky Sausage and Pinto Bean Soup
Smoky Sausage and Pinto Bean Soup is hearty and tomato-forward, with tender pinto beans, carrots, and potatoes simmered in rich beef broth. Savory smoked sausage adds depth while oregano, garlic, and fresh parsley brighten each spoonful. Serve it on a chilly evening or for a comforting weekend dinner when you want something warming and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Sausage and Pinto Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the pinto beans in a large bowl, cover with water, and let soak for 8 hours to overnight; drain.
- 2
Melt the butter in a 6-quart stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and celery in the hot butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- 3
Stir the beef broth, tomato juice, sugar, and drained pinto beans into the vegetable mixture and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the potatoes, carrots, oregano, salt, and black pepper; simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more.
- 5
Preheat the oven's broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- 6
Set the smoked sausage on a baking sheet.
- 7
Bake the sausage in the preheated oven until browned, about 10 minutes.
- 8
Cut the sausage into quarters, then slice. Add the sausage and parsley to the soup; continue simmering for 10 more minutes.
- Calories 292.16 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 11.12 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 34.72 g 13%
- Total Fat 12.33 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.71 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 28.79 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 1367.53 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 5.0 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 5.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 120.42 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.19 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 666.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 35.54 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 24.04 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smoky Sausage and Pinto Bean Soup is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 292.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Sausage and Pinto Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Diced Carrots. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Sausage and Pinto Bean Soup?
- About 2 hrs 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Sausage and Pinto Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Smoky Sausage and Pinto Bean Soup healthy?
- Smoky Sausage and Pinto Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 292.16 calories and 11.12 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1367.53 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.71 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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