Spicy Black Bean Soup

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1 1/2 pounds dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained
8 pieces of seasoning meat (ham, cubed into 1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces)
4 cups chicken stock
4 cups water
1/3 cup of fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Fresh ground black pepper and salt
1 tablespoon of Hot or Extra Hot - Hot Sauce
1/2 wedge of orange
10 whole cloves
2 teaspoons cooking oil

DIRECTIONS:
Over high heat put oil in a heavy stockpot and brown seasoning meat for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to a low simmer and add garlic, onion, green pepper until onions turn clear.
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Place the beans in the stockpot add the stock and water. Add salt, black pepper, cilantro and X or XX sauce. Stick the orange wedge with the cloves and add to the beans. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, then lower the heat to simmer and stir periodically, keeping pot covered. Cook the beans for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until they soften. Uncover and stir over low heat until the beans appear to thicken.
Remove the orange with the cloves in it and allow to cool. Using a hand blender, mash beans into thick paste. Strain beans using a wooden spoon to push mixture through strainer into a bowl discarding bean hulls. Put beans back in pot and add some stock or water until a soup consistency is achieved. Serve in a bowl garnished with chopped green onion, shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.
 

leolady

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I make a similar soup without the orange and cloves. I use salsa or picante sauce rather than hot sauce.

Ham hocks or bacon end pieces can substitute for the ham.
 
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