Smoky Black-Bean Soup

Name: Smoky Black-Bean Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 850 grams black beans, rinsed, drained, and divided; 0 teaspoons chipotle chili powder; 397 grams fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 113 grams baked ham, diced; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 118 milliliters water; 1 medium zucchini, diced

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Smoky Black-Bean Soup a try. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 305 calories, 20g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up water, chipotle chili powder, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It is perfect for Autumn. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Olive Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add diced ham, and cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Diced Ham

Add onion and zucchini; cover and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in minced garlic and chipotle chili powder; cook 30 seconds.

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Ground Chipotle Chile Pepper

Minced Garlic

Zucchini

Onion

Add chicken broth, 1/2 cup black beans, and salt.

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Chicken Broth

Black Beans

Salt

Puree remaining beans with 1/2 cup water in a blender until smooth; stir into soup, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes. Divide soup evenly among 4 bowls.

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Beans