Bill's Black Bean Soup

• 1 (15 ounce) bag dried black beans
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 1 small jalapeno pepper
• 1 small ham bone or 1 small hock
• 12 cup fresh cilantro
• 12 tablespoon garlic sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• water, to cover
• 1 dash salt and pepper

1. Soak dry beans in water overnight.
2. Chop onion, Garlic, Bell Pepper, hot pepper and half the Cilantro and cook in olive oil till tender.
3. Add all Dry spices and stir for a minute or so.
4. Add Water, small Hamhock balance of Cilantro.
5. Bring to a boil and cut heat to simmer.
6. Cover and simmer for 5-6 hours.
7. Uncover and high simmer it till broth is a half inch or so above the beans.Salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve and enjoy.
9. You can also puree the soup for a different texture.
10. Its up to you.

black beans, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, red bell pepper, pepper, ham bone, fresh cilantro, garlic sauce, cumin, chili powder, water, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bills-black-bean-soup-350789 (may not work)