Southwest Black Bean Soup

By Debbie54

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 lb smoked minced ham
• 3-4 onions, chopped
• 1 lb dried black beans (soaked overnight, drained, rinsed)
• 8-12 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1-2 carrots, chopped
• 6-12 garlic cloves, minced
• 2-4 corn tortillas, torn up
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce1 Tbsp ground cumin

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot saute: olive oil, ham, onions, parsley, carrots and garlic. Add soaked beans, broth, tortillas, wine and dry seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender (25 minutes). Pure soup and stire in 1-2 bunches minced silantro. Serve soup w/ choice of toppings: sour cream, cheese, alvacado, rice, onion, chilis, lemon.