Smoky Black Bean and Ham Soup
This smoky black bean and ham soup is so easy to make and is full of that satisfying smoky flavor we all love.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 419kcal
Ingredients
- 56 ounces black beans 4 cans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounce ham steak
- 1 whole onion chopped
- 1 whole green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 ounce can chopped green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon each chili powder and smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place 2 cans of the black beans in a colander; rinse and drain.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3-4 minutes. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Add in the Cumin and chili powder, and paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the drained beans, broth, green chiles and remaining 2 cans of beans undrained; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer until slightly thickened; about 30 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat; allow to cool about 10 minutes. Pour 4 cups of the soup in a blender and puree. Return the pureed soup to the saucepan and stir in the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 1108mg | Potassium: 1184mg | Fiber: 23g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 26.9mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 6.6mg