BLACK BEAN SOUP I

Black Bean Soup I image

I live where black beans are a favorite, and I wanted black bean soup with a different taste. The results were wonderfully delicious. Serve with corn muffins. This recipe freezes well. Enjoy.

Provided by Joelene Craver

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

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups dry black beans
1 ham bone
6 cups water
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ onion, chopped
1 tomato, diced
½ cup chopped ham
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Steps:

Simmer beans, water, ham bone, broth, and salt for 1 1/2 hours.
Discard ham bone. Puree about 1/2 of soup; pour back into pot.
Saute onion, tomato, and meat in oil until onion is soft. Stir in vinegar, and then add mixture to beans. Simmer for 20 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1801.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g