Mexican Ham And Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Mexican Ham And Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Sort and wash beans; place in large heavy pot.
2
Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to boil.
3
Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat.
4
Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
5
Drain.
6
Or you may cover the beans with the same amount of water and let stand overnight.
7
Drain and proceed as follows.
8
Combine beans, broth, and next 8 ingredients (broth through garlic) in the large heavy pan and bring to a boil.
9
Partially cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
10
Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
11
Stir in tomatoes, diced chilies,and liquid smoke, if desired.
12
Simmer 1 hour.
13
Discard bay leaves and serve.
14
Ladle soup into bowls and top with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 tablespoon cilantro.

1503

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

196

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pinto beans, 8 cups fat free chicken broth, 2 cups chopped onions, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Mexican Ham And Bean Soup 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.

Mexican Ham And Bean Soup

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