Black Bean Soup Enchantment Resort Recipe

• 1 lb Dry black beans, picked over and rinsed
• 1/2 lb Bacon, minced (delete for less fat)
• 2 med Onions, minced (about 1 1/2 c.)
• 3 x Garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 12 c. Low-salt chicken broth
• 3 x Smoked ham hock pcs (about 2 lbs)
• 1 Tbsp. Grnd cumin
• 1/8 tsp Cayenne
• 2 tsp Freshly grnd black pepper
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Minced fresh parsley leaves
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Minced fresh coriander
• 2 tsp Dry oregano, crumbled
• 1 x Bay leaf
• 1/4 c. Finely minced red bell pepper
• 1/4 c. Finely minced seeded green Anaheim chilies
• 2 Tbsp. Dry Sherry plus additional to taste if you like
• 2 tsp Firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tsp Fresh lemon juice

1. In a large bowl soak beans in water to cover by 2 inches overnight or possibly quick-soak and drain.
2. In large heavy kettle cook bacon (if used), onions, and garlic in oil over low heat, stirring, till softened and add in broth, beans, ham hock, spices, and herbs.
3. Bring mix to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer mix till beans are tender, about 2 hrs.
5. Transfer ham hocks with a slotted spoon to a cutting board.
6. Throw away fat and bones and chop meat.
7. Return meat to kettle and add in bell pepper, chilies, 2 Tbsp.
8. Sherry, sugar, and lemon juice.
9. Simmer soup, stirring occasionally, 30 min.
10. Throw away bay leaf.
11. Just before serving, stir in additional Sherry (if using) and salt and pepper to taste.
12. Serve soup with a dollop of lowfat sour cream and a splash of sherry.

black beans, bacon, onions, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lowsalt, hock, cumin, cayenne, freshly grnd black pepper, parsley, fresh coriander, oregano, bay leaf, red bell pepper, seeded green anaheim chilies, sherry plus additional, brown sugar, lemon juice

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/black-bean-soup-enchantment-resort-85544 (may not work)