For this soup recipe we break out our Insta-Pot/Pressure Cooker to help speed up the process and get us ready for dinner in a hurry. Those Colorado pinto beans are the perfect ingredient in this soup and add a great flavor. Happy Cooking, Chef Jason
Chef Jason K. Morse, CEC | Ace Hardware Grill Expert | Owner, 5280 Culinary
Yield: 6 Servings | Prep time: 15 Minutes | Cook time: 55 mins | Pressure Cook Time: 40-50 Minutes | Pressure Release Time: 12-15 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Oil, Canola/Olive Oil Blend
- 1 ½ cup Onion, Yellow, Fresh
- 1 ½ cup Carrots, Baby, Fresh
- 1 ½ cup Celery, Fresh, with Leaves
- 2 lbs Sausage, Beef, Cooked
- 2 tbsp Garlic, Fresh, Paste
- 1 ½ Tomato, Diced, Canned, 15 oz
- 1 sprig Thyme, fresh
- 1 sprig Rosemary, fresh
- 6-8 cups Stock, Chicken
- 1 lb Beans, Pinto, Colorado
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Black Ground Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Parsley, Italian, Fresh
Directions
- Wash all tools prior to use
- Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to use
- Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using ovens, grills and any cooking tools
- Prep all ingredients above as shown and have set aside in prep containers
- Plug in Insta-Pot or Pressure Cooker and turn to SAUTE setting, let heat for 10 minutes
- Add oil, onions, carrots and celery and saute until onions start to brown
- Add sausage coins and cook until they start to brown
- Add garlic, diced tomatoes, thyme and rosemary and mix into veggies, cook for 3 minutes
- Add chicken stock and beans and mix well to combine
- Place lid on Insta-Pot or pressure cooker, turn pressure release valve to closed
- Cancel saute function and press Pressure Cook, High Pressure setting
- Set timer for 40 minutes and allow Insta-Pot or pressure cooker to build pressure and start the timer
- After the 40 minutes, turn valve to release pressure or vent (be cautious during this process and vent slowly, cover vent with a towel during the start of venting to help keep steam and water under control)
- Allow Insta-Pot or Pressure cooker to fully vent and release pressure
- Carefully and slowly open the lid of the Insta-Pot or pressure cooker
- Remove sprig of thyme and rosemary
- Check beans for doneness and if not to desired doneness, repeat the pressure cooking process in 5 minute increments until beans meet you desired doneness. Also complete proper pressure release process
- Once beans are cooked to desired doneness, check flavor and adjust with salt and pepper to taste
- Add the chopped parsley and mix to combine
- Serve with bread or toasted breadsticks
