Red Beans and Ham

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Old family favorite.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cajun stewed tomatoes
• 2 cups diced fully cooked ham
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 dashes hot sauce

Directions:

1. In a large Dutch oven, bring all ingredients to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3. **Weserve this over hot cooked rice.

Reviews

[Dreamgoddess]

I cooked this soup tonight and the whole family thought it was great. It couldn't have been any easier to put together and the taste was fantastic! I couldn't find any cajun tomatoes, so I used tomatoes with chilies and added some cajun seasoning. This is one that will definitely go in my favorites.

[bella214]

I made this for supper last night. It was absolutely delicious. Hearty ham and bean flavor with the zest of the cajun tomatoes and spices. I did as you suggested and served over rice and with your sour cream corn bread. My husband and I were totally thrilled with this yummy southern fare. Thanks Nurse Di.

[Carol Main]

We thought this was delicious and so simple to make, didn't even have to chop onions. I did add a cup of smoked sausage because I didn't have enough ham. I also like a variety of beans so I used red, black, and white beans. I didn't have cajun stewed tomatoes, so just used the original recipe and I did have to add more liquid, it all was still great. Tried it as is and also over rice, liked it both ways. This was so good on a day we were painting the house and didn't have time to cook. Thanks!