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Black Bean Soup

List of Ingredients

1 pound dry black beans, soaked overnight
8 ounce ham hock or bacon
3 Tbs cumin, ground
2 quarts water
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 Tbs garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
Dash Tabasco or hot sauce
Sour cream



Recipe

Drain the beans. Add all the ingredients (except the sour
cream) to a large soup pot. Slowly bring to a boil,
skimming any "foam" that rises to the surface. Reduce the
heat and simmer for 2 hours or until the beans are soft.
Remove the hock ,if using, and allow to cool. Carefully cut
off any meat and return it to the soup. Serve warm,
garnished with sour cream.

Serves 8-10.