Spicy Black Bean Soup

• 1 pound black beans, washed
• 10 cups water
• 1 pound chopped ham
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1. In an eight quart stock pot, add rinsed black beans, water, ham, onion, celery, carrots, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, garlic powder, parsley, salt, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon cubes, bay leaf, pepper, mustard, cayenne pepper, oregano and thyme. Cover and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Discard bay leave and serve.

black beans, water, ham, onion, stalks celery, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, garlic powder, parsley, salt, celery salt, worcestershire sauce, chicken bouillon, bay leaf, ground black pepper, ground mustard, ground cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13349/spicy-black-bean-soup/ (may not work)