Ham and Black Bean Soup

Name: Ham and Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon pepper; Chopped fresh parsley, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 4 hours YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).

I originally made this slightly spicy black bean and ham soup for my husband, who enjoys black beans. But I ended up loving it, too! Even more compliments came from our neighbors who stopped by and stayed for supper.—Laura Meurer, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Ingredients

3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until onion is tender. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 188 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 1118mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein.

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