Easiest Way to Prepare Yummy Black Bean (w/ Ham) Soup

Black Bean (w/ Ham) Soup. Transfer to the slow cooker insert. This black bean soup recipe is nicely flavored with garlic, a meaty ham bone, and spices. The soup starts with dried black beans, soaked and then simmered to perfection with a ham bone, chopped seasoning vegetables, and a variety of spices.

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Ingredients of Black Bean (w/ Ham) Soup

1. It's 1 lb. of dried black beans.
2. You need 3 tbs. of olive or vegetable oil.
3. You need 1 of medium yellow onion, chopped.
4. You need 1 of green bell pepper, chopped.
5. It's 2 of garlic cloves, minced.
6. Prepare 3 tbs. of tomato paste.
7. It's 1 of smoked ham hock.
8. It's 7 cups of vegetable stock.
9. You need 1 of bay leaf.
10. It's 1/2 tsp. of cumin.
11. You need 1/2 tsp. of coriander.
12. Prepare 1/2 tsp. of thyme.
13. Prepare Dash of paprika.
14. Prepare 3 cups of cooked ham, cubed.
15. It's 1/4 cup of dry sherry.
16. Prepare Dash of salt and pepper.

Great soup I changed the cooking method and used my slow cooker. I added the ham bone soaked beans cooked onions & celery along with rest of the ingriendents to the cooker. I also added cumin and cayenne to the soup. We served it with fresh flour tortillas and avocado slices on the side.

Black Bean (w/ Ham) Soup step by step

1. Soak the black beans and prep according to the package direction. [For a quick soak, use the boiling water method.].
2. In a large pot over medium heat, begin heating the oil and sauté the onions and bell pepper until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and sweat them for 30 seconds..
3. Add the tomato paste and mix all the ingredients well..
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and then add the drained beans, ham hock and the bay leaf..
5. Bring to a slight boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the cumin, coriander, thyme, and paprika. Partially cover the pot and cook for about 2 hours until the beans are tender..
6. Remove the ham bone and shred off any meat. Set aside. Allow the soup to cool for a few minutes..
7. Depending on desired consistency (smooth or chunky), you can puree the soup by using a handheld immersion blender or in batches with a blender..
8. Add the cooked ham and shredded meat to the soup in the pot. Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and add the sherry. Cook for 15 minutes on medium heat uncovered to heat through..
9. Serve with toppings of choice such as sour cream or yogurt, green onions, chopped hard-boiled egg, etc. Serve with some crusty bread..

Seriously delicious!" - House of Aqua. Easy and Quick Black Bean Soup "[As written], this was way too hot for my family. Great recipe for Black Bean (w/ Ham) Soup. This is a go to soup (meal) when I have leftover ham from a holiday meal. The smoked ham hock adds a great flavor.