Quick Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 30 ounce black beans divided rinsed drained canned
• 14 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 2 ounces ham finely chopped reduced-fat such as Hormel
• 2 teaspoons juice of lime fresh
• 0.3 cup onion red chopped
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• ladle
• blender

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Add 1 1/2 cans beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
3. Place bean mixture in a blender.
4. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure lid on blender.
5. Place a clean towel over opening in lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Return soup to pan.
6. Add remaining 1/2 can of beans to pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in juice; set aside.
7. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
8. Add ham to pan; cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Ladle 1 cup soup into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon ham.