Black Bean and Ham Soup Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 c. onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 clove or tsp of garlic, minced
- 1/3 c. diced ham
- 32 oz. chicken or vegetable stock
- 8 oz. dried black beans, rinsed and sorted
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp. Herbs De Provence or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- hot sauce, to taste (optional)
- sour cream
- fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 149g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 314 | |
| Calories from Fat 140 | 45% |
| Total Fat 15.6g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 5.44g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium 660mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 20.78g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 1.85g | 1% |
| Protein 22.57g | 36% |
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