Ham and Black Bean Soup

I originally made this slightly spicy soup for my husband, who enjoys black beans.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.

Ham and Black Bean Soup

Average Rating: 4.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 4 hours
YIELD: 8 servings (about 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 chilies
  • 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

Instructions

  • 1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until onion is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 202 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 1222mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 14g protein.