Rustic Ham-Bone Black Bean Soup
Rustic Ham-Bone Black Bean Soup is rich and smoky from the meaty bone, with tender black beans, potatoes, and sweet corn adding hearty body. Green chiles and cumin lend gentle warmth, while tomatoes and peppers brighten each spoonful. Serve it on a cool evening or for a comforting family dinner when you want deep, satisfying flavors.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs 55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rustic Ham-Bone Black Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional Density
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 70
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the ham bone in a large slow cooker.
- 2
Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the celery, onion, and garlic; cook until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- 3
In the same saucepan, cook the potatoes, bell pepper, and carrots until coated with oil, about 1 minute; move them to the slow cooker. Add the water, black beans, vegetable juice, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cover the slow cooker.
- 4
Cook on High until warmed through, 45 to 60 minutes. Reduce the heat to Low; continue cooking for 5 to 6 hours.
- 5
Remove the ham bone from the soup; separate the meat from the bone. Return the meat to the soup; discard the bone. Cover the soup and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Discard the thick layer of fat on top of the soup; reheat, then serve.
- Calories 2503.03 kcal High 125%
- Protein 358.39 g Good Source 717%
- Carbohydrate 84.62 g 31%
- Total Fat 83.68 g High 107%
- Saturated Fat 28.1 g High 141%
- Trans Fat 0.63 g High --
- Cholesterol 1184.1 mg High 395%
- Sodium 27099.15 mg High 1178%
- Dietary Fiber 17.37 g Good Source 62%
- Total Sugars 43.26 g --
- Added Sugars 9.79 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 321.76 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 30.31 mg Good Source 168%
- Potassium 5765.15 mg Good Source 123%
- Vitamin A 389.33 mcg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin C 77.36 mg Good Source 86%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rustic Ham Bone Black Bean Soup is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 6 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Black Beans, Bone In Ham, and Celery. Each serving provides about 2503.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rustic Ham-Bone Black Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Black Beans, Bone-In Ham, Celery, Corn. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rustic Ham-Bone Black Bean Soup?
- About 6 hrs 5 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2503.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rustic Ham-Bone Black Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Rustic Ham-Bone Black Bean Soup healthy?
- Rustic Ham-Bone Black Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 2503.03 calories and 358.39 g of protein, or 717% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 27099.15 mg (1178% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 28.1 g (141% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.79 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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