Black Bean Soup

Name: Black Bean Soup
Ingredients: 3 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, drained; 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium); 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1 medium); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 pound extra-lean cooked ham, diced; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, drained
2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1 medium)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound extra-lean cooked ham, diced
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Combine first 5 ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
2

Transfer 2 cups bean mixture to a blender or food processor; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Return pureed bean mixture to pan. Add ham and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until thickened.