Mexican Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

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Mexican Ham and Bean Soup
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Directions:

  1. Sort and wash beans; place in large heavy pot.
  2. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to boil.
  3. Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat.
  4. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  5. Drain.
  6. Or you may cover the beans with the same amount of water and let stand overnight.
  7. Drain and proceed as follows.
  8. Combine beans, broth, and next 8 ingredients (broth through garlic) in the large heavy pan and bring to a boil.
  9. Partially cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
  10. Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  11. Stir in tomatoes, diced chilies,and liquid smoke, if desired.
  12. Simmer 1 hour.
  13. Discard bay leaves and serve.
  14. Ladle soup into bowls and top with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 tablespoon cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 250.77 Kcal (1050 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.69g 15%
Cholesterol 34.37mg 11%
Sodium 1157.04mg 48%
Potassium 431.74mg 9%
Total Carbs 22.11g 7%
Sugars 2.76g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5.38g 22%
Protein 19.86g 40%
Vitamin C 18.9mg 32%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 230.8mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 53.35 Kcal (223 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.06g 15%
Cholesterol 7.31mg 11%
Sodium 246.16mg 48%
Potassium 91.85mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.7g 7%
Sugars 0.59g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 22%
Protein 4.23g 40%
Vitamin C 4mg 32%
Iron 0.5mg 12%
Calcium 49.1mg 23%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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