Best 4 Hearty Ham Bone Black Bean Soup Recipes

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our hearty ham bone black bean soup, a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of ham bone broth with the earthy goodness of black beans. This wholesome soup is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a nourishing meal packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Accompanying this main recipe, you'll find a delightful assortment of variations, including a vegetarian black bean soup, a zesty ham and corn chowder, and a creamy potato and ham soup. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic, ensuring that there's a perfect soup for every palate. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will warm your heart and soul.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY HAM BONE BLACK BEAN SOUP

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The best black bean soup! If you are looking for a recipe for a hearty, low-fat soup using a leftover ham bone, this is for you! Key is discarding thick fat from the soup and you must use green chiles. Enjoy!

Provided by kawailani

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes

Time 14h1m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 ham bone with some meat
1 drizzle olive oil
3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped, or more to taste
½ onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
½ (12 ounce) package baby carrots
1 cup fingerling potatoes, or to taste
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cups water
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 fluid ounce) can vegetable juice (such as V8®)
1 (11 ounce) can canned corn (such as Green Giant Niblets®), drained
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place ham bone in a large slow cooker.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute celery, onion, and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture over the ham bone in the slow cooker.
Saute carrots, potatoes, and red bell pepper in the same saucepan until coated in oil, about 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker; add water, black beans, vegetable juice, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook on High until soup is warm, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low; continue to cook for 5 to 6 hours.
Remove ham bone from the soup. Separate meat from the bone and return to the soup; discard the bone. Cover soup and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Discard thick fat on the top of the soup and reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.8 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 16.3 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1140.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

HEARTY BEAN SOUP

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This soup is convenient to simmer all day in a slow cooker, and your family will love it. -Alice Schnoor, Arion, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h10m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups chopped parsnips
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups dried great northern beans
5 cups water
1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, place parsnips, carrots and onion. Top with beans. Add water, ham, garlic, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours or until beans are tender. , Remove meat and bones from slow cooker. When cool enough to handle, cut meat into bite-sized pieces and return to slow cooker; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP

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Cumin and chili powder give spark to this thick and hearty soup. If you have leftover meat-smoked sausage, browned ground beef or roast-toss it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking. -Amy Chop, Oak Grove, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 9h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (30 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HAM AND BLACK BEAN SOUP

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I originally made this slightly spicy soup for my husband, who enjoys black beans. But I ended up loving it, too! Even more compliments came from our neighbors who stopped by and stayed for supper.-Laura Meurer, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until onion is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 1222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible. You can also use quick-soaking method by bringing the beans to a boil in a large pot of water, then removing from heat and letting them soak for 1 hour.
Use a good quality ham bone: The ham bone is what gives this soup its rich flavor, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a ham bone that is meaty and has a good amount of marrow. Avoid using a ham bone that has been smoked, as this can give the soup a bitter flavor.
Don't overcook the beans: Beans can become mushy if they are overcooked, so be careful not to cook them for too long. Once the beans are tender, remove them from the heat and let them cool slightly before adding them to the soup.
Add vegetables at the end of cooking: Vegetables will retain their nutrients and flavor better if they are added towards the end of cooking. This will also help to prevent them from becoming overcooked.
Season the soup to taste: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or chili powder, to taste.

Conclusion:

This hearty ham bone black bean soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to warm you up from the inside out. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!