Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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2 large garlic cloves, chopped
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2 (15 ounce) cans whole black beans, drained
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1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn
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1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
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1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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30 ounces chicken stock
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4 key limes, just a squeeze over soup before serving
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1 shallot, chopped, approx 1/4 cup
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8 tablespoons gouda cheese, grated fine
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2 (15 ounce) cans refried black beans
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6 ounces smoked ham steaks, diced
Instructions
- In large pot, heat oil with medium heat and add shallots and garlic.
- Saute until translucent, approx 2 minutes.
- Add chopped ham and saute for another 2 minutes.
- Add all beans. To drain black beans, place hand on top of opened can,
- slowly turn over and let the juice flow out between your fingers. It's kind of fun :).
- Mix well; the refried beans will need to be broken up.
- Add creamed corn and chopped sun dried tomatoes.
- Add cayenne pepper to taste.
- Add chicken stock and bring to simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
- Serve in bowls topped with grated Gouda and a squeeze of lime juice.
- I would suggest all the toppings too :).
- Toppings: (Optional).
- Avocado, cubed.
- Cilantro, torn into small pieces.
- Fat free sour cream.
- Tortilla chips.
- Big Spoon :).