Ingredients

1 pound dried black beans (about 2 cups), rinsed, soaked in 4 quarts of water overnight or 6 hours, drained 1 lb smoked ham hock or shank 2 bay leaves 5 cups water 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped fine 1 medium sweet potato, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (can substitute 2 large carrots) 1/2 carrot, chopped fine 1 celery rib, chopped fine 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 teaspoon chile powder 2 cups chicken stock 1 Tbsp molasses 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped 3 to 4 Tbsp lime juice (can substitute lemon juice) Salt Chopped fresh cilantro Sour cream Avocado, peeled and chopped

Description

As Some Of You May Be Aware, California Has Been Hit With Some Stormy Weather Recently. We Warm-weather Low-landers Don't Do Cold And Wet Too Well And For The Last Several Days Of Rainy And Cold I've Been Craving Some Hot, Hearty, Black Bean Soup. I Lov

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