HAM AND BLACK BEAN SOUP

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I originally made this slightly spicy soup for my husband, who enjoys black beans. But I ended up loving it, too! Even more compliments came from our neighbors who stopped by and stayed for supper.-Laura Meurer, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until onion is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 1222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein.