Black Bean Soup with Lime Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup with Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lg. (3/4 lb.) ham hock; 3 qt. water; 1 cup water; 1 lb. dried black beans, picked over; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 can (1-3/4 lb.) whole tomatoes, juice included, chopped; 3/4 tsp. salt,; to taste; 1 to 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice; Lime slices, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lg. (3/4 lb.) ham hock
3 qt. water
1 cup water
1 lb. dried black beans, picked over
1 red onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 can (1-3/4 lb.) whole tomatoes, juice included, chopped
3/4 tsp. salt,
to taste
1 to 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Lime slices, for garnish

1
In a 5-quart kettle simmer ham hock in 3 quarts water, covered, 1 hour.
2
Add beans, onion, and bay leaf and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, or until beans are just tender.
3
Stir in tomatoes with juice, salt, and remaining cup water and simmer soup 45 minutes, or until beans are tender.
4
Soup may be made 1 day ahead, cooled completely, and chilled, covered.
5
Remove ham hock and reserve for another use.
6
Discard bay leaf and stir in lime juice to taste.
7
Divide soup among 8 bowls and garnish with lime slices.

226

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lg. (3/4 lb.) ham hock, 3 qt. water, 1 cup water, 1 lb. dried black beans, picked over, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup with Lime falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Bean Soup with Lime

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