cosy ham and bean soup

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Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on Oct 27, 2014

This is out of Chatelaine mag back in 2006. It has low fat, protein and very healthy veggies and taste great too. This asks for black beans but I have used pinto (didn't have the black on hand) with fine results so I would say to use the beans you like the best.

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Photo by: loof
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 - large carrots, peeled
  • 3 - garlic cloves
  • 1 - onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 - large tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped ham
  • 2 cups water
  • 10 ounces undiluted chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 19 ounces black beans
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce (optional)

How To Make cosy ham and bean soup

  • Step 1
    Slice carrots into thin rounds, mince the garlic, and coarsely chop the onion.
  • Step 2
    Coat a large saucepan with oil and set over medium-high heat.
  • Step 3
    Add carrots, garlic and onion. Sprinkle with paprika, chili powder, oregano and salt.
  • Step 4
    Stir occasionally until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    While onion is cooking, coarsely chop tomatoes.
  • Step 6
    Add ham to onion mixture and stir often until ham is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Add tomatoes, water, undiluted chicken broth and corn.
  • Step 8
    Using a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in brown bits from pan bottom to add flavor.
  • Step 9
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, to develop flavour, 8 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Meanwhile, drain and rinse beans. Add to pan and stir often until warm, 3 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Remove from heat. Stir in parsley and Tabasco.

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