ham and black bean soup

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

This makes a huge pot of warm and comforting soup. The smoky pork broth is so delicious.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ham and black bean soup

  • FOR THE BROTH
  • 12 c
    chicken stock
  • 2 Tbsp
    better than bouillon chicken bouillon
  • 2
    ham hocks
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    red onion chopped
  • 1/2 c
    dry red wine
  • 6 clove
    garlic minced
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 2 sprig
    rosemary
  • 4 sprig
    thyme
  • 1
    red chili pepper seeded and dices
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • FOR THE SOUP
  • 4
    15 oz cans black beans
  • 1 lg
    onion diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 c
    frozen corn
  • 2 c
    ham cubed
  • salt to taste

How To Make ham and black bean soup

  • 1
    For the broth Place the oil in a large pot. Saute the onion for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another minute. Add the red wine and let most evaporate.
  • 2
    Add the chicken stock and bouillon. Add the ham hocks and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 2 hours. Strain the broth and discard the solids.
  • 3
    Add butter to a pan and add the onion. Saute the onion until it is browned. Add the onion to the broth. Stir in cans of beans undrained. Add the corn and ham. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat and simmer 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

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