Sopa De Frijol - Pinto Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup pinto beans
2 cups water
2 2 ounces bacon or 2 ounces ham
1/4 cup onion, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
Topping
chopped peanuts (optional)

Preparation

Cover beans with water and soak overnight; drain and discard water.
Place beans in a pot and add two cups water.
Cook until tender and mash.
Brown salt pork and add to bean pulp.
Brown onion in pork fat; add to soup.
Thin soup with water to desired consistency, season with salt and pepper, and serve very hot.
Variation** Brown sliced onions, arrange on toast, pour the soup over the top and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.