Black Forest Ham and Bean Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper3-5 "pieces" minced garlic1/2 cup cilantro1/2-1 cup of ham (optional)1/2 tbs olive oilsalt & pepper to taste1/4 tsp cumin (optional)2 cans of red or black beans - drained1 can of tomato saucewater2-3 large potatoes, washed and diced8-10 baby carrots, chopped
Directions
Saute the onions, oil, green pepper, garlic and ham. When veggies are see through add cilantro, saute a little bit and add tomato sauce. Allow to cook down slightly, before adding drained beans. Pour in 2 cans of water, add salt, pepper and cumin.

At this time you can add any or all of these optional ingridients: potatoes, squash, carrots. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1/2 hour or until the beans or potatoes are soft.

Makes 12 large 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 12

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 127.7
  • Total Fat: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.2 mg
  • Sodium: 425.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 7.3 g

Member Reviews
  • SONJAL78
    I am going to make this tonight so I can so soup for lunch for the few days! - 9/28/09