Best Caribbean Ham And Black Bean Soup Recipes

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JAMAICAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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"Island vacation in a bowl" might be the best way to describe this hearty soup. A splash of lime juice and a hint of jerk seasoning add tropical taste. -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cans (16 ounces each) vegetarian refried beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup lime juice
Sour cream and lime slices

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the ham, refried beans, broth, corn, chiles, salsa and jerk seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in the olives and lime juice; heat through. Garnish servings with sour cream and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 2211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BLACK BEANS AND HAM



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Cook up some comfort with ham and beans. Cornmeal biscuits are the special topper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, undrained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup cornmeal
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in beans, ham and 1 teaspoon of the chili powder. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
  • Stir Bisquick mix, cornmeal and milk and remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder in medium bowl until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto simmering bean mixture.
  • Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover and cook 8 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook about 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1720 mg

CARIBBEAN-STYLE BLACK BEAN SOUP



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This is from the "Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook" for slow-cookers. I love this, and do my husband and son. Make sure to add the vinegar at the end, it makes a big, delicious difference! We like ours with fresh cornbread.

Provided by Amanda Beth

Categories     Black Beans

Time 12h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb dried black beans, washed and stones removed
3 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced (powdered works fine, too)
1 ham hocks or 3/4 cup cubed ham
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water
2 tablespoons vinegar

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight in 4 quarts water.
  • Drain. Combine beans, onions, green pepper, garlic, ham, oil, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and 3 cups fresh water.
  • Stir well.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on Low 8-10 hours, or High 4-5 hours.
  • For a thick soup, remove half of cooked bean mixture and puree until smooth in a blender or mash with potato masher.
  • Return to cooker.
  • If you like a soup-ier soup, leave as is.
  • Add vinegar and stir well.
  • Debone ham, cut into bite-sized pieces and return to soup.
  • Serve in soup bowls.
  • Can be topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 880.1, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 13.1

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.

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEAN SOUP - SLOW COOKER



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A filling easy soup to make...takes a little preparation if you use dried black beans, but worth the effort.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Black Beans

Time 16h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb dried black beans, washed and sorted
3 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ham hocks or 3/4 cup cubed ham
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water
2 tablespoons vinegar
sour cream
fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight in 4 quarts water.
  • Drain.
  • Combine beans, onion, green pepper, garlic, ham, oil, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and 3 cups of fresh water.
  • Stir Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
  • For thick soup, remove half of cooked bean mixture and puree until smooth in blender or mash with a potato masher.
  • Return to cooker.
  • If you like it souper, leave it as is.
  • Add vinegar and stir well.
  • Debone the ham hock if you used one and cut into bite sized pieces, and return to the soup Serve in soup bowls with a dollop of sour cream in the middle of each serving, topped with fresh cilantro.

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