Black Bean Soup

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) black beans; 2 cups diced cooked ham; 10 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups); 6 garlic cloves, pressed; Black Bean Soup Seasoning; Shredded Monterey Jack cheese for garnish

Shared by Janet Urciuoli

Prep: 20 min
Total: 2 hr
Ingredients: 7
Steps: 4

Main Dish Mexican Seasonal cooking Soups and stews

Make this tasty Southwest soup recipe now that it is getting cool. The seasonings, bacon and ham give it a wonderful flavor. You will make this often on those chilly days to warm up and satisfy your hunger.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) black beans
2 cups diced cooked ham
10 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped
2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
6 garlic cloves, pressed
Black Bean Soup Seasoning
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese for garnish

Steps

Soak beans overnight in 6 cups of water. Drain, rinse, and sort.
Put the bacon into a large heavy pot and place it over medium heat. Cook until it starts to give up its fat, about 4 minutes. Stir in the onions and cook, stirring, until they start to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until you can smell it, about 1 minute.
Place beans in pot and add 6 cups of water, ham, and seasoning mix; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender. Add additional water, if desired. Garnish each serving with cheese.
8 servings

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