Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 each green and red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1 lb. dried black beans, soaked (See tip.)
  • 1-1/2 qt. (6 cups) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pkg. (7-1/2 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Slow Cooked Ham, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves

Instruction

  • Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add peppers and onions; cook 5 to 6 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, cumin and oregano; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Add to slow cooker. Stir in beans, broth, ham and bay leaves; cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 10 hours (or on HIGH 5 hours). Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Blend half the soup, in small batches, in blender until smooth. Return each blended batch to remaining soup in slow cooker; stir.