Best 6 Fiesta Ham Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Fiesta Ham Soup, a vibrant and flavorful symphony of Mexican and American flavors. This hearty and comforting dish combines the richness of tender ham, the smokiness of chorizo, the sweetness of corn, the zestiness of tomatoes, and the warmth of spices, creating a fiesta in your mouth. Accompany your soup with a selection of delectable recipes featured in this article: prepare a refreshing Cucumber Salad with a tangy dressing, whip up a batch of fluffy Cornbread Muffins with a hint of sweetness, and satisfy your sweet cravings with a delightful Tres Leches Cake, a moist and milky treat. Join us as we explore the vibrant flavors of this Fiesta Ham Soup and its accompanying recipes, sure to elevate your culinary repertoire and bring a fiesta to your table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FIESTA GRILLED HAM STEAK



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Grilled ham steak brushed with a spicy glaze of jalapeno jelly, garlic and cilantro.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 Cook's® Bone-in Thick-Cut Ham Steak (about 2 pounds)
1 jar 10-ounces Jalapeno Pepper Jelly (about 3/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare grill for medium heat.
  • 2. Combine jelly and garlic in small saucepan; cook over medium heat 2 minutes, or until jelly is completely melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. (Or, combine in small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute, or until jelly is melted.) Stir in cilantro. Reserve 1/4 cup jelly mixture; set aside.
  • 3. Grill ham steak 5 minutes; turn over. Brush with half of the remaining jelly mixture; continue grilling 10 minutes, until ham reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F when tested in center with meat thermometer, turning ham steak over and brushing with remaining jelly mixture after 5 minutes.
  • 4. Serve with the reserved jelly mixture.

MEXICAN FIESTA SOUP



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Looking for a new way to use leftover turkey? Try this tasty recipe. Recipe taken from Glad/Butterball Turkey ad in Good Housekeeping.

Provided by cassie_bess

Categories     Poultry

Time P10DT5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chunky salsa, with chipotle
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup chopped cooked turkey
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
sour cream (for garnish) (optional)
cilantro (for garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • In large saucepan combine salsa, black beans, corn, turkey and broth.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Garnish each serving with sour cream and cilantro.

MEXICAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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Cooking time includes time to "quick soak" the beans -- this method seems to work well for those of us who never remember to soak in advance. You can eliminate this step if you soak overnight, or use canned beans. This was published in Cooking Light, Oct 2002. It was "paired" in the article with Recipe #198437. It's subtle sweetness is the perfect foil to the smoky spicy flavours of this soup. You could reduce the liquid a little to make this more like a chili or stew.

Provided by Gingernut

Categories     Ham

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb dried pinto beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
8 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups cubed smoked ham (about 8 ounces)
1 tablespoon chili powder, blend (not straight chili!)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 bay leaves
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 whole dried ancho chiles or 1 whole pasilla chile
1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used white cheddar, but Monterey Jack was the original suggestion)
finely chopped cilantro (optional)
lime juice (optional)

Steps:

  • To "quick soak" beans: Rinse and pick over beans and place in a large pot. Cover with cold water to 2 inches above beans and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for at least an hour. Alternatively, you can soak your beans overnight, or use rinsed, canned beans.
  • "Refresh" the dried chile by placing in very hot water for 15 - 30 minutes. Discard seeds and chop finely.
  • Drain beans and put them in a large soup pot with broth, onion, water, ham, and herbs and spices. Bring to a boil, cover lightly, and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • If you are using dried beans: Simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Then, stir in tomatoes (including juice if you wish) and "refreshed" chile; simmer an additional 30 minutes.
  • If you are using canned (or pre-cooked) beans: you can add the tomato and chile with the other ingredients. Cook for a total of 30 minutes or as long as you wish to develop flavours fully.
  • Discard bay leaves.
  • Serve in bowls garnished with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
  • This freezes well, just freeze (without lime or cilantro) in 1 or 2 serving portions. Thaw in the fridge or microwave straight from frozen. A squeeze of lime after reheating really "freshens" this up after freezing.

MEXICAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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Perfect for a cold, wintry evening or lunch! This is a filling, good "comfort" food soup that will make your whole kitchen smell wonderful! Serve with corn bread and a salad. From an issue of Cooking Light- it's become one of our favorites! This freezes well too.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Beans

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.6, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 993.5, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 9.8

FAST FIESTA SOUP



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"This spicy soup was served at a very elegant lunch, and the hostess was deluged with requests for the recipe," reports Patricia White of Monrovia, California. The colorful combination is a snap to throw together...just open the cans and heat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, corn and beans; heat through. Garnish serving with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEDDAR HAM SOUP



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I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup-chock-full of leftover ham, veggies and cheese-is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, don't expect it to last more than one meal! -Marty Matthews, Clarksville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 cups water
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrot and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture. Add ham and peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Use leftover ham: To make the most of your holiday ham, use the leftovers to make this delicious soup. This is a great way to use up any leftover ham you have from a holiday meal or a store-bought ham steak.
  • Choose the right beans: Great Northern beans or navy beans are great choices for this soup. They're both hearty and flavorful, and they hold their shape well in the soup.
  • Add vegetables: Feel free to add more vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes. This will make the soup even more hearty and nutritious.
  • Use a slow cooker: This soup is perfect for a slow cooker. Simply add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.

Conclusion:

This Fiesta Ham Soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get a hearty and nutritious meal on the table in a hurry. So next time you have some leftover ham, be sure to give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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