Black Bean Soup I

I live where black beans are a favorite, and I wanted black bean soup with a different taste. The results were wonderfully delicious. Serve with corn muffins. This recipe freezes well. Enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 311 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 cups water
• ½ onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 ham bone
• 2 cups dry black beans
• 1 tomato, diced
• ½ cup chopped ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Simmer beans, water, ham bone, broth, and salt for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 2

Discard ham bone. Puree about 1/2 of soup; pour back into pot.

Step 3

Saute onion, tomato, and meat in oil until onion is soft. Stir in vinegar, and then add mixture to beans. Simmer for 20 minutes. Serve hot.