Fast and Delicious Black Bean Soup
Description
Not all recipes for black bean soup are the same. This one is meaty with chunks of ham, and it's finished with shredded Cheddar and creamy sour cream.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
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1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
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2 cups cubed cooked ham
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cumin
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ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 cup sour cream
Directions
1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 of the black beans, then add chicken broth.
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In a blender, purée remaining beans until smooth; stir into the pot and bring soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Mix in ham, salt, cumin, and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes. Garnish with Cheddar cheese and sour cream to serve.