JAMAICAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP

Name: JAMAICAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: SOUP:; 1 Tbsp oil; 1/3 c 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 c old el paso thick 'n chunky salsa; 1 3/4 c chicken broth (from a 32-oz. carton); 1 tsp jamaican jerk seasoning; 1 lb cooked lean ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 can(s) (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/3 c lime juice; GARNISH:; 6 Tbsp sour cream; 6 slice fresh lime

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

30 Min

Ingredients

SOUP:
1 Tbsp

oil
1/3 c

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 c

old el paso thick 'n chunky salsa
1 3/4 c

chicken broth (from a 32-oz. carton)
1 tsp

jamaican jerk seasoning
1 lb

cooked lean ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can(s)

(2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 c

lime juice
GARNISH:
6 Tbsp

sour cream
6 slice

fresh lime
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How to Make JAMAICAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP

Step-by-Step

In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook an stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
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.
Add ham, olives and lime juice; mix well. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with 1 Tbsp. sour cream and 1 lime slice.

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About JAMAICAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP

Course/Dish: Bean Soups Other Soups Salsas

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

Hashtags: #corn #lime #chilies #very-easy

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JAMAICAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP

By Ellen Bales @Starwriter