Black Bean Soup With Rice And Ham - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 sliced carrots
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
2 cups cubed lean smoked ham
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup uncooked converted rice
chopped cilantro
salt and pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except rice, cilantro, salt and pepper, in slow cooker; cover and cook on low 6-8 hours, adding rice during last 2 hours.
Stir in cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper.