Best 5 Black Bean Ham Soup Recipes

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Black bean and ham soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. Its distinctive flavor comes from the combination of black beans, ham, and a variety of spices. The soup is also a great way to use up leftover ham, making it a budget-friendly meal. Best of all, it can be made in under an hour, so it is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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I originally made this slightly spicy soup for my husband, who enjoys black beans.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

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.

HEARTY HAM BONE BLACK BEAN SOUP



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The best black bean soup! If you are looking for a recipe for a hearty, low-fat soup using a leftover ham bone, this is for you! Key is discarding thick fat from the soup and you must use green chiles. Enjoy!

Provided by kawailani

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Black Bean Soup Recipes

Time 14h1m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ham bone with some meat
1 drizzle olive oil
3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped, or more to taste
½ onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
½ (12 ounce) package baby carrots
1 cup fingerling potatoes, or to taste
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cups water
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 fluid ounce) can vegetable juice (such as V8®)
1 (11 ounce) can canned corn (such as Green Giant Niblets®), drained
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ham bone in a large slow cooker.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute celery, onion, and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture over the ham bone in the slow cooker.
  • Saute carrots, potatoes, and red bell pepper in the same saucepan until coated in oil, about 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker; add water, black beans, vegetable juice, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook on High until soup is warm, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low; continue to cook for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove ham bone from the soup. Separate meat from the bone and return to the soup; discard the bone. Cover soup and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Discard thick fat on the top of the soup and reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.8 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 16.3 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1140.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

LOW CARB HAM AND BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Low Carb Ham and Black Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SEvans

Categories     Ham

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cubed ham
1/2 cup finely diced celery
2 cups water
2 (10 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, washed
1/2 cup tiny diced carrot
1 minced onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil - reduce heat and allow soup to gently simmer for approximately 2 hours stirring occasionally. The closer to 2 hours this soup cooks the better it tastes.
  • Approximately 6 grams of carbs per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.2, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 445.6, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 9.9

BLACK BEAN, SWEET POTATO & HAM SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     High Fiber     Simmer

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb dry black beans, soaked overnight.
1 large onion, chopped
5-6 garlic cloves, minced
4 Tablespoons butter
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (Pimenton de la Vera Dulce brand works well)
Ground pepper to taste.
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 - 3/4 cup malty amber beer (Belgian style works well)
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
1 lb ham, diced
1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
3-4 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

Steps:

  • 1) Soak the beans overnight, rinse, drain and set aside 2) Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. 3) Add onions, cumin and pepper; saute until the onions begin to soften (about 5-10 Minutes). 4) Add garlic and continue to saute until the garlic becomes fragrant, but do not allow it to burn (2-4 minutes) 5) Add tomatoes, chicken broth, beans, beer, 1 TB of the vinegar, and 1/4 of the diced ham to the pot. 6) Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover the pot and cook 45 minutes. 7) Add the sweet potatoes to the pot along with remaining vinegar. Bring to a boil, lower to simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until the beans and sweet potatoes are done. 8) Use an immersion blender to puree about half of the soup to make it creamy, but still leave whole beans and sweet potatoes. 9) Add ham, bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Once the ham is heated through, serve.

CARIBBEAN HAM AND BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Bring the fabulous flavors of Island cuisine to your dinner table with this zesty ham and Progresso® black beans soup - ready in just 25 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups water
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons hot-pepper (jalapeño) jelly
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Spray 3-quart saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook onion in saucepan over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1370 mg

Tips:

- Use canned black beans or dried black beans that have been soaked overnight. - Rinse the black beans thoroughly before using. - Use a variety of vegetables in your soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, and corn. - Add cooked ham or leftover ham to the soup. - Season the soup with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. - Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. - Add a sprinkle of shredded cheese or chopped fresh cilantro to the soup before serving. - For a thicker soup, mash some of the black beans before adding them to the soup. - To make the soup in a slow cooker, combine all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours. - You can also freeze the soup for later use.

Conclusion:

Black bean ham soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give black bean ham soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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