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Tired of the same ham and bean soup? Try this spicy black bean version. Serve with assorted soup condiments like sour cream, sliced green onions, tortilla chips and lime wedges

Smoky Chipotle-Black Bean Soup

2 cups cubed ham (about 3/4 pound)
2 cups purchased salsa
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth
1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile (smoked jalapeno)
3 tablespoons dry sherry

1. In a large saucepan combine the ham, salsa, beans, vegetable broth, lime juice, garlic, coriander and chipotle. Bring to a simmer; ower heat and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
2. Stir in dry sherry. To serve, ladle into soup bowls.

Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 290 calories
Protein 26 grams
Fat 8 grams
Sodium 1655 milligrams
Cholesterol 40 milligrams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.

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