jamaican ham and bean soup

Name: JAMAICAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: ## SOUP:; 1 tablespoon(s) oil; 1/3 cup(s) frozen chopped onion; 2 can(s) (16 oz. ea.) old el paso refried beans; 1 can(s) (11 oz.) green giant stream crisp mexicorn whole kernel corn, red and green peppers; 1 can(s) (11 oz.) green giant steam crisp white shoepeg corn; 1 can(s) (4.5 oz.) old el paso chopped green chiles; 1/2 cup(s) old el paso thick 'n chunky salsa; 1 3/4 cup(s) chicken broth (from a 32-oz. carton); 1 teaspoon(s) jamaican jerk seasoning; 1 pound(s) cooked lean ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 can(s) (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/3 cup(s) lime juice; ## GARNISH:; 6 tablespoon(s) sour cream; 6 slice(s) fresh lime

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Oct 25, 2012

Something a little different when you're in the mood for "South of the Border." A change of pace from tacos, burritos, enchiladas and the like. The Jerk seasoning gives it a real kick.

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prep time 30 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

SOUP:
1 tablespoon oil
1/3 cup frozen chopped onion
2 cans (16 oz. ea.) old el paso refried beans
1 can (11 oz.) green giant stream crisp mexicorn whole kernel corn, red and green peppers
1 can (11 oz.) green giant steam crisp white shoepeg corn
1 can (4.5 oz.) old el paso chopped green chiles
1/2 cup old el paso thick 'n chunky salsa
1 3/4 cups chicken broth (from a 32-oz. carton)
1 teaspoon jamaican jerk seasoning
1 pound cooked lean ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup lime juice
GARNISH:
6 tablespoons sour cream
6 slices fresh lime

How To Make jamaican ham and bean soup

Step 1

In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook an stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.

Step 2

Add refried beans, whole kernel corn, shoepeg corn, chiles, salsa, broth and jerk seasoning; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3

Add ham, olives and lime juice; mix well. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
Step 4

To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with 1 Tbsp. sour cream and 1 lime slice.
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