Pinto Bean Soup with Dumplings 1 lb. dried pintos 1 med. onion 1 stalk celery Pork Salt & pepper to taste Celery (opt.) Carrots (opt.) Parsley flakes (opt.) Soak beans. Cook all until tender. Dumplings: 1 can refrigerator biscuits Cut biscuits in 1/4. Roll tight. Drop in so they don't touch. (Push down with spoon.) Cook about 15 minutes.