Fast and Delicious Black Bean Soup

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 349 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups cubed cooked ham
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
• 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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.