Cosy Ham-And-Bean Soup

Annacia's Note:

This is out of Chatelaine mag. It has low fat, protein and very healthy veggies and taste good too. This asks for black beans but I have used pinto (didn't have the black on hand)with fine results so I would say to use the beans you like the best. For ZWT this is in the Spanish devision because of the olive oil, garlic and tomato. This was a combo that my dad loved and used often, he was a grand Son of Spain who was born in Andalusia shortly before my grand parents moved to the U.S.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 3 large carrots, peeled
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups chopped ham
• 2 cups water
• 10 ounces undiluted chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 19 ounces black beans
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)

Directions:

1. Slice carrots into thin rounds, mince the garlic, and coarsely chop the onion.
2. Coat a large saucepan with oil and set over medium-high heat.
3. Add carrots, garlic and onion. Sprinkle with paprika, chili powder, oregano and salt.
4. Stir occasionally until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
5. While onion is cooking, coarsely chop tomatoes.
6. Add ham to onion mixture and stir often until ham is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
7. Add tomatoes, water, undiluted chicken broth and corn.
8. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in brown bits from pan bottom to add flavour.
9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, to develop flavour, 8 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, drain and rinse beans. Add to pan and stir often until warm, 3 minutes.
11. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley and Tabasco.

Reviews

[loof]

This is an outstanding soup! Such great flavor in a relatively short amount of time. I made just as directed (ok maybe used a bit more Tabasco 'cause we love the stuff!) and would not change a thing. Hearty and flavorful - loved it - thanks for sharing the recipe!

[MsSally]

This was so good. I used country ham and the flavor is incredable. So easy to put together. Will make again. Made for Photo Tag.

[lauralie41]

Very quick and easy soup to make but the corn didnt seem to blend well with the other ingredients for us. I used a package of precooked petite diced ham and 2 cups of additional chicken broth instead of the water. We dont care for black beans so I used navy beans and did omit the tabasco sauce. I think this could be a versatile soup recipe and will have richer flavors after being refrigerated overnight.