Spicy Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

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Spicy Ham and Bean Soup
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Directions:

  1. If you've got time, cover beans with water and soak, covered, overnight.
  2. Otherwise, cover beans with water and bring to a boil for a few minutes, then bring the heat down to low and simmer for 30 minutes or so.
  3. Drain (this helps cut down on any, uh, gas issues).
  4. Cover again with water, stock, or a combination.
  5. Add ham hocks and bring heat back to medium.
  6. Simmer for an hour or until beans are softened and meat is coming off the bones.
  7. Add water or stock as needed throughout cooking process.
  8. Remove ham hocks and set aside to cool.
  9. Add onions, tomatoes (with juice), garlic, spice, salt and sausage (if desired).
  10. Remove meat from ham hocks, shred into small pieces, and add to soup.
  11. Continue to simmer until beans are very soft.
  12. And tomatoes have broken down.
  13. Add lemon juice.
  14. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  15. Serve with crusty, rustic bread and a green salad.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 263.8 Kcal (1104 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g 5%
Cholesterol 13.23mg 4%
Sodium 232.1mg 10%
Potassium 56.16mg 1%
Total Carbs 54.66g 18%
Sugars 0.87g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 7%
Protein 2.89g 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 10%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 77.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 88.02 Kcal (369 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.17g 5%
Cholesterol 4.41mg 4%
Sodium 77.45mg 10%
Potassium 18.74mg 1%
Total Carbs 18.24g 18%
Sugars 0.29g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 7%
Protein 0.96g 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 10%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 25.9mg 8%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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