Black Bean and Rice Soup.

• 1 ham bone (with some meat)
• 1 lb black beans
• 1 large onion
• 1 14 cups white rice
• minced dried garlic (dehydrated)
• onion powder
• chili powder
• oregano
• paprika
• basil
• pepper
• creole seasoning
• water

1. sort and clean beans.
2. soak.
3. fill large pot with a lot of water.
4. put on med hi and put the ham bone inches.
5. chop onion and add to water.
6. season water.
7. add beans.
8. boil 2 hours or so.
9. season to taste as they boil.
10. as the beans become almost cooked add rice and bring to a boil, add water if needed.
11. cover and simmer for twenty minutes until the rice is cooked through.
12. enjoy!
13. We ate cornbread with this -- TASTY!

ham bone, black beans, onion, white rice, garlic, onion, chili powder, oregano, paprika, basil, pepper, creole seasoning, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/black-bean-and-rice-soup-342494 (may not work)