Southwestern Black Bean and Ham Soup

By carvalhohm2001

Ingredients

• 1 large meaty ham hock
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup water
• 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 4-ounce can peeled, chopped, mild green chilies
• 4 15-ounce cans of black beans, drained
• fresh cilantro
• salt to taste

Details

Adapted from preparedpantry.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the ham hock, onion, and water in the crockpot. Cook on high for an hour or until the meat loosens from the hock.

2. Add the tomatoes, cumin, and chilies and continue cooking. Remove the bones if desired. Before serving add the beans, cilantro, and salt and heat until hot.