Black bean and ham soup

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Today we have recipe for a tasty soup.

Dietician Sarah Chunn will join Alyse and Tom to demonstrate this recipe.

Black Bean and Ham Soup

In a food processor pureé:
2 15 1/2 ounce cans black beans drained
1 cup drained canned diced tomatoes

In a heavy 6-quart skillet heat and cook until vegetables soften:
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 ½-2 cups chopped onion
4 garlic cloves minced
add bean and tomato pureé plus:
1 additional drained can of black beans
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups beef broth
a 16-ounce can pumpkin pureé (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup dry Sherry

Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes, or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Just before serving, add:
1 1/2 cups diced Ham
3 to 4 tablespoons Sherry vinegar

Heat through and serve. Garnish with sour cream and desired fresh chopped herbs.

Makes about 8 cups