Best Fiesta Ham Soup Recipes

FAST FIESTA SOUP

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"This spicy soup was served at a very elegant lunch, and the hostess was deluged with requests for the recipe," reports Patricia White of Monrovia, California. The colorful combination is a snap to throw together...just open the cans and heat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, corn and beans; heat through. Garnish serving with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP

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Perfect for a cold, wintry evening or lunch! This is a filling, good "comfort" food soup that will make your whole kitchen smell wonderful! Serve with corn bread and a salad. From an issue of Cooking Light- it's become one of our favorites! This freezes well too.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories Beans

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb pinto beans
8 cups fat free chicken broth
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups cubed smoked ham steaks
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 bay leaves
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, diced (freeze remaining chilies and use in chili or whatever)
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

Sort and wash beans; place in large heavy pot.
Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to boil.
Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat.
Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Drain.
Or you may cover the beans with the same amount of water and let stand overnight.
Drain and proceed as follows.
Combine beans, broth, and next 8 ingredients (broth through garlic) in the large heavy pan and bring to a boil.
Partially cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
Stir in tomatoes, diced chilies,and liquid smoke, if desired.
Simmer 1 hour.
Discard bay leaves and serve.
Ladle soup into bowls and top with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 tablespoon cilantro.