Black Bean Soup With Ham
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats, Grains | 8 | Servings | ||
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | T | Olive oil |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped reduced-sodium lean |
| ham | ||
| 1 | Yellow onion, chopped about | |
| 1 cup | ||
| 1/2 | c | Chopped green bell pepper |
| 3 | Cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1/4 | t | Black pepper |
| 4 | c | Reduced-sodium chicken broth |
| 2 | Bay leaves | |
| 1/2 | t | Dried oregano |
| 2 | 16 ounces each black | |
| beans drained and rinsed | ||
| 2 | T | Chopped fresh parsley |
| 1 | T | Dry sherry or reduced-sodium |
| chicken broth |
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 25 Minutes Per serving: Calories 209 (16% from fat), Carbohydrates 30g, Protein 15g, Sodium 140mg Fat 4g, Cholesterol 6mg In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add ham; cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper to pan; cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and black pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minutes. Add broth, bay leaves, and oregano to pan; bring ham mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in beans and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 15 minutes. Stir in parsley and sherry. Remove bay leaves. Ladle soup into individual bowls. Serve immediately. Variation: substitute one can of white beans for one can of black beans. Remember: use a slotted spoon to remove and discard the bay leaves from the soup. Bay leaves are used exclusively for flavor - they should not be eaten. Posted to Digest eat-lf.v097.n330 by "Cornellier, Ann" <Cornellier.Ann@tbs-sct.gc.ca> on Dec 29, 1997
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 116
Calories From Fat: 42
Total Fat: 4.7g
Cholesterol: 7.4mg
Sodium: 869.3mg
Potassium: 394.8mg
Carbohydrates: 10.1g
Fiber: 3.2g
Sugar: 1.8g
Protein: 8.5g