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Title: Black Bean Soup with Ham Categories: None Yield: 8 Servings 1 tb Olive oil 1/2 c Chopped reduced-sodium lean -ham 1 md Yellow onion; chopped (about -1 cup) 1/2 c Chopped green bell pepper 3 Cloves garlic; minced 1/4 ts Black pepper 4 c Reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 Bay leaves 1/2 ts Dried oregano 2 cn (16 ounces each) black -beans; drained and rinsed 2 tb Chopped fresh parsley 1 tb Dry sherry or reduced-sodium -chicken broth 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 1. 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. 2. Add onion and bell pepper to pan; cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and black pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minutes. 3. 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" |