Ingredients:
- 1 bay leaf
- quick tip: omit the soaking and cooking step for the dried beans. add 2 cups water to two 15 or 16 oz. cans of drained black beans to the broth mixture. proceed as recipe directs.
Directions:
- Drain the soaked beans; place in a large saucepan. Add ham hocks, 3 cups water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Add additional water, in 1/2 cup increments, if needed.
- In another large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cumin, chili powder and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and the beans, liquid and ham hocks to the pan; bring to a boil over high heat; Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until beans are very tender. Remove from heat; remove ham hocks and discard bay leaf.
- Stir cilantro and brown sugar, if desired, into soup and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Puree mixture in small batches in a food processor or blender.
- Discard skin and bones from ham hocks; MINCE ham and return to soup.
- Reheat and ladle into small glasses; top with sour cream, cheese and additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 144.02 Kcal (603 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 55.04 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.12g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 20.96mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 128.62mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 308.63mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.7g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 1.38g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.98g | 12% | |
| Protein | 9.05g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 47.8mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 128.63 Kcal (539 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 49.16 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.46g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 18.72mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 114.87mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 275.64mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.34g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 1.23g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.67g | 12% | |
| Protein | 8.09g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.2mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 42.7mg | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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