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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.6, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 993.5, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 9.8

Laura Nowaczynski
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. It was very easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Shaun Boersma
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This soup is a must-try! It's easy to make, flavorful, and filling. I love the combination of ham and beans, and the spices give it a really nice kick.


kyel broflvosmi
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I'm not usually a fan of ham and bean soup, but this recipe was a game-changer. The soup was so flavorful and delicious, and the ham and beans were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Rachael Beckitt
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the ham and beans are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Rozy razan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. It was very easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


jamir hosen
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This soup is a must-try! It's easy to make, flavorful, and filling. I love the combination of ham and beans, and the spices give it a really nice kick. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jessica roosevelt
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I'm not usually a fan of ham and bean soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup was so flavorful and delicious, and the ham and beans were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Uacaf HGfa
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This is the best ham and bean soup I've ever had! The flavors were incredible and the soup was so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Elias Lira
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I was looking for a new soup recipe to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The soup was easy to make and so flavorful. I loved the combination of ham and beans, and the spices gave it a really nice kick. I will definitely be making


Ambudri Reginal
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This soup was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The flavors were so rich and complex, and the ham and beans were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this soup again.


wullie rodger
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of ham and beans, and the spices give it a really nice flavor.


Michael Sandoval
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This Mexican ham and bean soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is packed with flavor from the ham, beans, and spices, and it is also very filling. I served it with some crusty bread and a salad, an


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