My Ham & Black Bean Soup

This soup is so easy to make, and such a good hearty meal for a cold rainy night. It’s very easy, and I just threw it together one night, putting in whatever I thought would go good together. The result was a hit that we also had for lunch the next day. Then there was no more, and we were sad. But it’s quick and easy, so I can make it again! ;-)

So, let’s get cooking!

First dice the onion and celery, and mince the garlic.

Peel and slice the carrots.

In a large pot, sauté the onion, celery, and minced garlic in the oil until tender.

Add the beef broth, liquid smoke, and carrots. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes or so, until carrots are cooked.

Cut the ham into chunks. Drain and rinse the black beans.

Add the ham and beans to the soup, heating through about ten minutes.

See how quick and easy that was??

Enjoy! ~TMMF

My Ham & Black Bean Soup

1 Vidalia onion
2 stalks celery
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbl oil
6 carrots
4 c beef broth
2 tsp liquid smoke
3 15 oz cans black beans
1 lb ham