Cuban Black Bean Soup

Summary

Yield4
Prep Time10 minutes

Description

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 T Olive oil
  • 1 c cooked ham, diced
  • 1 c Chopped onion
  • 2 t Ground cumin
  • 1 cn 15 oz libby's black beans (do not drain)
  • 2 c chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 T freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 T chopped cilantro
  • 1 salt and hot pepper sauce

Instructions

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add ham; cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove ham with slotted spoon. Add onion, garlic and cumin to same saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add black beans and and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. In blender, purée 1 cup of the soup until smooth; pour back into saucepan. Add lime juice, cilantro and ham; season with salt and hot pepper sauce.