Black Bean Soup

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 bell pepper, diced
  • olive oil, if desired
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, mashed
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • 4 oz. ham, diced
  • salt to taste
  • seasoning to taste (chili powder, cumin, bay leaf, etc.)

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute bacon; remove to paper towel.
  2. 2
    Saute onion and bell pepper in bacon drippings or olive oil, if preferred.
  3. 3
    When nearly done, break up and add bacon.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, place other ingredients into a soup pot and bring to a boil.
  5. 5
    Add the vegetable mixture and seasonings to taste.
  6. 6
    Return to boil, lower heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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