Ham and Black Bean Soup

Name: Ham and Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Ingredients: 3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon pepper

I originally made this slightly spicy soup for my husband, who enjoys black beans. But I ended up loving it, too! Even more compliments came from our neighbors who stopped by and stayed for supper.—Laura Meurer, Green Bay, Wisconsin