Smoked Ham Chili

Submitted by boy named Sous

"I had leftover Easter smoked ham and needed a low fat dish for me - turned out great! Nice and spicy and would be good with elbow macaroni added too"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 5 ounces smoked ham
• 15 1⁄2 ounces great northern beans
• 14 1⁄2 ounces tomatoes and green chilies
• 1⁄2 carrot, small sliced
• 1⁄2 green pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 celery rib
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion (dried or fresh)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 2 cups water

directions

1. Combine water, celery, carrots and cumin to pot and bring to a boil, add cubed/minced ham and boil until vegetables are tender.
2. Pour in tomatoes (and juice) and drained and rinsed beans.
3. Cook for a minute or so and then drain most of the liquid off.
4. Cook until heated through.
5. Taste for spice and add more if needed.