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Bowl of Black Bean and Ham Soup topped with sour cream, pico de Gallo, cheese, and avocado.
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Black Bean and Ham Soup

This Black Bean and Ham Soup is super simple, comes together quickly, and is full of flavor. It’s a perfect use for leftover ham. It’s also great the next day!
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 234kcal
Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 10 oz cooked diced ham
  • 2 (15 oz each) cans black beans drained and rinsed, divided
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Desired toppings - shredded Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, pico de Gallo, avocado, sour cream, etc.

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Once hot, add the onion, bell peppers, and jalapeño. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
    1 medium onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 orange bell pepper, 1 jalapeno, 2-3 garlic cloves
  • Add the ham and cook, stirring so that the vegetables don’t burn, until the ham is heated through and starting to brown, another 2 minutes.
    10 oz cooked
  • Stir in once can of the beans.
    2 (15 oz each) cans black beans
  • Place the remaining can of beans along with the chicken broth in a blender and puree until smooth. Add to the soup pot.
    2 cups chicken broth
  • Season the soup with the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
    1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Serve topped with your desired toppings.
    Desired toppings - shredded Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, pico de Gallo, avocado, sour cream, etc.

Notes

Adapted from Kitchen Concoctions
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1577mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g