MEXICAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP
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
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.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#weeknight #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #north-american #soups-stews #beans #mexican #dietary
You'll also love
suresh shing
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I had some leftover ham from Easter, and I wasn't sure what to do with it. I'm so glad I found this recipe. The soup was delicious, and it was so easy to make.
Laxmi Khadka
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans and vegetables were so flavorful, and the ham added a nice touch of smokiness. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Nduvho Lisbeth
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The ham and beans are so tender, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the spices, which give the soup a nice kick.
Abdul Ahaad
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and just what I need on a cold winter day.
Hm Faysal
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always feel better after eating a bowl of this soup.
Muhammad Hayat
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make it at a moment's notice.
Farah Azam
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to serve at a party or potluck. I always get rave reviews.
Md Sagoor
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so flavorful. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer. It's the perfect soup for a lazy day.
Geo Geo
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night, and they all loved it! It's a great soup for a busy weeknight meal.
quint c
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of ham, beans, and vegetables. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Qadeer roonjho
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and just what I need on a cold winter day.
Crystal Fassett
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always feel better after eating a bowl of this soup.
Kushal Rawat
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make it at a moment's notice.
Kamogelo Mahlaba
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to serve at a party or potluck. I always get rave reviews.
Evan Bryan
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer. It's the perfect soup for a lazy day.
Casey F
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night, and they all loved it! Even my picky eater ate two bowls. It's a great soup for a busy weeknight meal.
Braiday Justin
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Lily Lily
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of ham, beans, and vegetables. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Petal Plushies
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy soup recipes, and this Mexican Ham and Bean Soup definitely fits the bill. It was so easy to make, and it turned out so flavorful. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.
Brandon Alleyne
[email protected]This Mexican Ham and Bean Soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The ham and beans provide a great source of protein, while the vegetables add flavor and nutrition. I also love the addition of the spices, which giv