Jamaican Ham And Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil3 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 cans (16 ounces each) vegetarian refried beans1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup salsa1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/3 cup lime juiceSour cream and lime slices

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the ham, refried beans, broth, corn, chiles, salsa and jerk seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the olives and lime juice; heat through. Garnish servings with sour cream and lime slices.