Carribean Black Bean Soup

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1 lb. dried black beans, washed

3 onions, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 ham hock or 3/4 c cubed ham

1 Tbsp. Oil

1 Tbsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. Oregano

1 tsp. Thyme

1 Tbsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

3 cups water

2 Tbsp vinegar

Sour cream

Fresh Cilantro

1. Soak beans overnight in 4 quarts water. Drain

2. Combine beans, onions, green pepper, garlic, ham, oil, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, 3 cups fresh water. Stir well

3. Cover. Cook on low 8 hours or on high 4-5 hours.

4. For. Thick soup, mash with a potato masher.

5. Add vinegar and stir well. Debone ham, cut into bite-sized pieces and return to soup.

6. Serve with sour cream and fresh cilantro