Black Bean Soup Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried black beans (about 2 cups), rinsed, soaked in 4 quarts of water overnight or 6 hours, drained
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1 lb smoked ham hock or shank
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2 bay leaves
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5 cups water
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1/8 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 Tbsp olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, chopped fine
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1 medium sweet potato, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (can substitute 2 large carrots)
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1/2 carrot, chopped fine
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1 celery rib, chopped fine
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 medium garlic cloves, minced
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1 Tbsp ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chile powder
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2 cups chicken stock
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1 Tbsp molasses
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1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
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3 to 4 Tbsp lime juice (can substitute lemon juice)
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Salt
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Chopped fresh cilantro
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Sour cream
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Avocado, peeled and chopped
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