Black Bean and Ham Soup
A hearty soup packed full of fiber from black beans and brown rice and flavored with delicious cubes of tender ham.
Servings 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cubed ham cut in about 1/2” dice
- 5 cups water
- 15 ounces canned black beans (1 can) drained and rinsed
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes with their juice (2 cans)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 chicken bouillon cube crushed (recommended: Maggi brand)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Accent optional
- Diced red onion for serving
Instructions
- Add the 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook the 2 cups cubed ham until it just begins to brown.
- Add the 5 cups water, 15 ounces canned black beans, 6 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 bay leaf, 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes with their juice, 2 cups cooked brown rice, 1 chicken bouillon cube, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon Accent. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
- Serve with a sprinkling of Diced red onion or shallots.
Notes
- I often use a center cut ham steak for this soup, cutting it into 1/2” dice. You could also use leftover baked ham.
- Try adding a few handfuls of spinach or other green leafy vegetables to the pot.
- If you don’t have leftover brown rice or don’t have time to cook it, you can easily use the frozen brown rice available in the freezer section of your grocery store.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. Note that the rice will continue to absorb moisture, so you’ll need to add a little water when reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 756mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g
