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Mexican Cuisine is generally built around the tortilla, either flour-based or maize or corn-based. Add frijoles, chilies and your choice of meats and you have the heart of Mexican Cuisine.

Fiesta Black Bean Soup
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Fiesta Black Bean Soup Photo
Fiesta Black Bean Soup
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients:
6
cups chicken broth

12
ounces potatoes, peeled and diced

1
can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2
pound cooked ham, diced

1/2
onion, diced

1
can (4 ounces) chopped jalapeño peppers

2
cloves garlic, minced

2
teaspoons dried oregano leaves

1-1/2
teaspoons dried thyme leaves

1
teaspoon ground cumin

Toppings: sour cream, chopped bell pepper and chopped tomatoes



Preparation:
1.
Combine broth, potatoes, beans, ham, onion, jalapeño peppers, garlic, oregano, thyme and cumin in slow cooker; mix well.

2.
Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours.

3.
Adjust seasonings. Serve with desired toppings.





This recipe appears in: Mexican



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