Spicy Black Bean Soup

Black beans, ham, and aromatic vegetables are simmered in a beef bouillon seasoned with ground mustard, oregano, thyme and cayenne pepper.

• Calories: 293 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 10 cups water
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 pound black beans, washed
• 1 pound chopped ham
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• ½ teaspoon ground mustard
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In an eight quart stock pot, add rinsed black beans, water, ham, onion, celery, carrots, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, garlic powder, parsley, salt, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon cubes, bay leaf, pepper, mustard, cayenne pepper, oregano and thyme. Cover and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Discard bay leave and serve.