Black Bean And Ham Hock Soup Recipe

• 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. Onion, minced
• 5 x Garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 c. Minced Pasilla chilies
• 1 Tbsp. Cumin
• 1 x Ham hock
• 2 quart Chicken stock
• 1 bot , (12-oz) of beer
• 2 quart Water
• 1 lb Black beans, soaked overnight in cool water to cover, rinsed and Liquid removed Salt and freshly grnd pepper
• 2 x Green onions, minced
• 1 bn Cilantro, minced, plus extra for garnish Lowfat sour cream and salsa, for garnish

1. In a stock pot heat extra virgin olive oil just till smoking.
2. Add in onions, garlic, chilies and cumin and stir till onions are translucent/soft.
3. Add in ham hock, chicken stock, beer and 2 qts of water and bring to a boil.
4. Add in black beans and simmer till beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hrs.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper in last 15 min of cooking.
6. Add in green onions and cilantro and cook 5 min more.
7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, lowfat sour cream or possibly salsa.
8. Yield: 4 Servings

extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, chilies, cumin, ham hock, chicken, beer, water, black beans, green onions, cilantro

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/black-bean-and-ham-hock-soup-85173 (may not work)