Spicy Black-Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Black-Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 piece (8 ounces) cooked ham in one 1/2-inch-thick slice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), plus more for garnish (optional); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed; 4 cups water, plus more if needed; 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, plus sprigs for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 piece (8 ounces) cooked ham in one 1/2-inch-thick slice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), plus more for garnish (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups water, plus more if needed
1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, plus sprigs for garnish (optional)

1
In a large pot, cook ham over medium-high heat until browned on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
2
Transfer to a cutting board.
3
Reduce heat to medium, and add oil.
4
Cook onion, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add jalapeno, garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook, stirring, until fragrant and garlic is tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
6
Add beans and the water; simmer 10 minutes.
7
Remove from heat; stir in cilantro leaves.
8
Using an immersion or regular blender (see page 363; work in batches so as not to fill jar of blender more than halfway), puree mixture until smooth.
9
Add more water to thin soup, if needed.
10
At this point, soup can be refrigerated up to 3 days in an airtight container; let cool completely before storing.
11
(Refrigerate ham in a separate container.)
12
Reheat gently before serving.
13
To serve, ladle soup into bowls.
14
Cut ham into 1/2-inch cubes; sprinkle over soup.
15
Garnish with finely chopped jalapeno and cilantro sprigs, as desired.

636

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 piece (8 ounces) cooked ham in one 1/2-inch-thick slice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower, 1 small red onion, finely chopped, 1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), plus more for garnish (optional), and more.

Yes, Spicy Black-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.

Spicy Black-Bean Soup

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