Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Ham and Black Bean Soup

1 pound (bag) dry Black Beans
1 pound cooked lean Ham, diced (include bone if you have it)
1 cup diced Onion
1 cup diced Celery
1 cup diced Carrots
5 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon dried Parsley
1 cup White Wine
2 teaspoons Salt
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried Mustard
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried Oregano
1 teaspoon dried Thyme
1 Tablespoon Chicken Grilling Mrs. Dash
8 cups Chicken Stock (MSG and Gluten free)

Rinse, drain and pick through beans.  Add to large pot and cover with 3 inches of water.  Bring to a boil for 5 minutes then let soak for 1 hour.  Drain and rinse beans and pot then re-add to pot.  Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 6-8 hours adding additional chicken stock if needed.

Makes 12 servings that are 5 Weight Watchers Points each.

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