Instructions

  1. Slice carrots into thin rounds, mince the garlic, and coarsely chop the onion.
  2. Coat a large saucepan with oil and set over medium-high heat.
  3. Add carrots, garlic and onion. Sprinkle with paprika, chili powder, oregano and salt.
  4. Stir occasionally until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. While onion is cooking, coarsely chop tomatoes.
  6. Add ham to onion mixture and stir often until ham is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add tomatoes, water, undiluted chicken broth and corn.
  8. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in brown bits from pan bottom to add flavour.
  9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, to develop flavour, 8 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, drain and rinse beans. Add to pan and stir often until warm, 3 minutes.
  11. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley and Tabasco.