BLACK BEAN SOUP

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I know you'll come to really on this recipe like I have. It's loaded with beans, meat and flavor for a really stick-to-the-ribs meal.-Joy Rackham, Chimacum, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups (2 pounds) dried black beans
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 smoked ham hocks
7 cups water
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch pepper
1 pound fresh kielbasa or Polish sausage links
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • Soak beans according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the beans, ham hocks, water, chilies, bouillon, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook kielbasa until a thermometer reads 160°. Cut in half lengthwise; slice into 1/4-in. pieces. Add kielbasa and tomatoes to soup., Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones; cut into cubes. Return to soup and heat through. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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