Ingredients

* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
* 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
* 2 cups cubed cooked ham
* 1/4 teaspoon cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* ground black pepper to taste
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* 1 cup sour cream

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in 1 can black beans and chicken broth.
2. In a blender, puree remaining can of beans until smooth. Mix into the pot. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Mix in ham, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes. Garnish with Cheddar cheese and sour cream to serve.