Instant Pot Bean With Bacon Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Set a 6-quart Instant Pot® to saute on high (see Cook's Note) and cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and the fat has rendered, about 7 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, beans, 4 teaspoons salt and 5 cups water and stir to combine. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 45 minutes. After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid. Stir to combine.
• Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, smash the beans so that all of the beans have been crushed but the mixture is thick and not completely smooth (refried beans should still be pourable at this point, but they will thicken as they sit). Transfer to a large bowl, let sit 10 minutes to thicken and serve.

Steps:

• Pick through the beans, then rinse and drain them. Put them in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak overnight.
• Drain the beans and return them to the pot. Add the chicken stock and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
• While the beans are simmering, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add half the bacon to the beans, reserving the rest for garnish.
• Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet and add the carrots, celery and onions. Season with some salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and garlic and cook for another minute, stirring to combine.
• Using a slotted spoon, add the vegetables to the beans. Add the bay leaves and give it a good stir. Taste to check if it needs any additional seasoning. Simmer until the beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• When ready to serve, stir in the tomatoes. Serve with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley.

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and set the time for 20 minutes. Add bacon to the pot and cook until crispy and the fat has rendered, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, 10-12 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a baking sheet or plate lined with paper towels and set aside until ready to serve. Leave the rendered fat behind in the pot.
• To the Instant Pot, add the onion and season with salt. Sauté for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cayenne, if using, and sauté for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
• Whisk in the flour, making sure to break up any clumps. Cook for 3 minutes, until the flour is light golden in color. Turn off sauté mode by pressing cancel.
• Pour in the chicken stock to deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the potatoes and corn.
• Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Select pressure cooking and set the timer for 10 minutes. Manually release the pressure from the Instant Pot after the cooking time has elapsed and let vent naturally for 15 minutes. Be careful when releasing the valve, as hot steam will come out. Remove the lid of the Instant Pot carefully, as the soup will be very hot.
• Stir in the red bell pepper and heavy cream.
• Ladle the warm soup into bowls and top with the bacon and chives.
• Enjoy!