COSY HAM AND BEAN SOUP

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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.

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Bean Soups

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 - large carrots, peeled
3 - garlic cloves
1 - onion
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 teaspoon(s) paprika
1 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon(s) salt
2 - large tomatoes
1 1/2 cup(s) chopped ham
2 cup(s) water
10 ounce(s) undiluted chicken broth
1 cup(s) frozen corn
19 ounce(s) black beans
1/3 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon(s) tabasco sauce (optional)

Steps:

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

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