Black Bean Soup with Ham
With the help of canned beans, this Black Bean and Ham Soup comes together quickly and makes a tasty meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 333kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ghee or olive oil
- 1 medium white onion , finely chopped
- 2 Anaheim peppers , finely chopped
- 1 large carrot , finely chopped
- 2 stalks of celery , finely chopped
- 1/8 fine sea salt , plus more to taste
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1-1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 (8 oz) ham steak or 1-1/2 cups of cubed ham
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans of black beans rinsed and drained (or 3 cups cooked beans)
- 3 cups low sodium chicken stock or water
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- juice of 1/2 a large lime (optional)
- Garnishes:
- sour cream
- scallions
- tortilla strips
- diced avocado
Instructions
- Heat oil in 4-qt. soup pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery and 1/8 tsp of fine sea salt, and let cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies have softened and are lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the garlic, smoked paprika and cumin and let cook, stirring constantly, for another minute.
- Stir in the chicken stock, beans and ham, bring to a simmer and let cook, stirring occasionally, for about twenty minutes. Check seasonings, adjust if necessary, then serve topped with your choice of toppings.
Notes
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