HAM AND BLACK BEAN SOUP Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 – 3 cups ham, cooked and chopped
• 3 cups water
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium sized green pepper, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (can use frozen or fresh, too)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilis, Optional
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Pinch cayenne or a few drops hot sauce
• 1/4 cup instant rice or can use long grain
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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