Ingredients

1/2 pound lean bacon (about 8 slices), cut into 1/2-inches pieces

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion

2 large garlic cloves

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cuminseed

1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste

1 1/2 cups chopped celery

1 1/2 cups chopped carrot

1 pound red beans such as kidney or pinto, soaked in enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches overnight or quick-soaked (procedure follows) and drained

4 cups chicken broth plus, if desired, additional for thinning the soup

a 28-ounce can Italian tomatoes, drained, reserving the juice, and chopped

1/2 cup medium-dry Sherry

chopped scallion greens as an accompaniment

sour cream as an accompaniment

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