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cosy ham and bean soup

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

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.

yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cosy ham and bean soup

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

How To Make cosy ham and bean soup

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