Easy Black Bean Soup

June 11, 2013

3-4 Ham, slices chopped into small pieces (lunch meat style works, nothing fancy!)

1 Tbsp. Bacon Grease (adds A LOT of flavor fast! – you can not add this a sub a quick spray of olive oil)

2 Cloves Garlic, crushed

3 – 15 ounce jars Black Beans, drained and rinsed ( I got lazy and just drained mine)

1 small jar (approx. 16 ounce size) salsa (your desired hotness, I use mild)

1 1/2 can Chicken Broth or about 3 cups(Use Knorr chicken bullion and water in a pinch- just go light)

Two quick Sprinkles of garlic powder and onion powder

Optional Additions:

2 cups fresh Spinach

1 tsp. lime juice (optional)

1/2 tsp. McCormick’s Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning (I added this for the first time today and will probably do it from now on it was really amazing.)

In a large saucepan add the ham, bacon grease and garlic. Sauté on medium heat for about 2 minutes. While that is sautéing open and drain your black beans. Add the black beans and salsa to the saucepan,...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
157

Sodium
697mg
29% DV

Fat
5g
8% DV

Protein
8g
17% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
7g
31% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Polysaturated Fat 0.79g 4%

Monosaturated Fat 2g 15%

Cholesterol 14mg 4%

Sodium 697mg 29%

Potassium 350mg 10%

Protein 8g 17%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 7g 31%

Sugar 2g 4%

Vitamin A 3741IU 74%

Vitamin B6 0.31000000000000005mg 15%

Vitamin C 7mg 12%

Calcium 66mg 6%

Iron 2mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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