Black Bean Soup
Like black beans? Like soup? Well, you can combine them!
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
- 2-15.5 oz Hanover Foods Black Beans undrained
- ⅓ cup Onions chopped
- 1 Clove of Garlic Ground/Cut Up
- ½ tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Water
- 1 Chicken Bouillon Cube
- ½ cup Cooked Smoked Ham diced
- Sherry optional
Sauté the onion and garlic in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan.
Lightly mash contents of 1 can of black beans and add to sautéed ingredients.
Add the remaining can of black beans, water, bouillon and ham.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
If desired, add a dash of sherry before serving.
I have been making this recipe for years and love it. I add chopped carrot and celery and a bit of crushed tomatoes. And YES to the Sherry!! It adds a dimension and heartiness – like icing on the cake! Yummy.