INGREDIENTS
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( Serves 8 )
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1/2 pound smoked bacon
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1 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
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1 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
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1 1/2 cup carrots (finely diced)
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1 whole bay leaf
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2 tablespoon garlic (minced)
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1/4 cup fresh oregano (finely chopped) (or 1 tablespoon dried oregano)
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1 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 cup ground cumin
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3 tablespoon tomato paste
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4 quart chicken broth
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1 pound black beans (soaked overnight)
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6 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 dash salt
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1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)