Name: Black Bean, Ham Hock and Chicken Sausage Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 2-15 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 -16 oz cans of chicken broth; 1 pound of smoked ham hocks (usually two hocks); 1/2 cup red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 Chicken and Cilantro Sausage Links (optional); 3 cups of prepared rice (optional); Toppings: diced tomato, avocado, sour cream, grated cheese, cilantro

Description

This meaty soup stretches pantry staples like black beans into a hearty and filling meal.

Ingredients

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2–15 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 –16 oz cans of chicken broth
1 pound of smoked ham hocks (usually two hocks)
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 Chicken and Cilantro Sausage Links (optional)
3 cups of prepared rice (optional)
Toppings: diced tomato, avocado, sour cream, grated cheese, cilantro

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Instructions

In a large pot add the first 9 ingredients.
Bring soup to a boil and then let simmer for 1 hour. The soup will thicken, veggies will cook and any meat on the ham hock will fall off.
Remove ham hock bones. Using a potato masher, mash soup a few times.
In a sauté pan, heat a small amount of oil. Slice the chicken cilantro sausages and fry on each side. Add to the soup. Serve.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Main