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Black Bean and Ham Soup
Pam
Black Bean Ham Soup is a great way to use leftover ham, but the meat can be left out for a delicious vegetarian version.
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Servings
6
people
Calories
296
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
Tablespoon
olive oil
extra virgin
¾
cup
onion
chopped
2
cloves
garlic
chopped
1.5-2
cups
ham
diced (leave out for vegetarian version)
1
lime
zested and juiced
3
cans
black beans (15 oz.)
2
cups
chicken stock
use vegetable stock for vegetarian version
1
can
tomatoes and chili peppers
Rotel brand is our favorite (10 ounce)
1
teaspoon
hot sauce
adjust according to preference
½
teaspoon
cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, heat oil over medium to medium-high heat.
Add onion and saute' until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Add garlic, and saute' additional minute.
Add ham and saute' additional minute.
Stir in lime zest, beans (including liquid), stock, tomatoes (including juice), hot sauce and cumin. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer and let simmer for 45 minutes.
Partially mash the beans with potato masher to thicken.
Add the lime juice and salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with your choice of sour cream, cilantro, diced tomatoes, diced jalapenos, parsley, crushed corn chips.
Notes
Substitute vegetable stock or broth for the chicken broth and leave out ham for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
Calories:
296
kcal
Carbohydrates:
44
g
Protein:
21
g
Fat:
5
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
Cholesterol:
18
mg
Sodium:
1328
mg
Potassium:
910
mg
Fiber:
16
g
Sugar:
4
g
Vitamin A:
97
IU
Vitamin C:
16
mg
Calcium:
107
mg
Iron:
5
mg
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