Hearty Black Bean Soup
| Yield: | 5 Servings |
| Categories: | Microwave, Soups |
| 2 | tb | Oil |
| 3 | md | Onions; chopped |
| 4 | Cl Garlic; minced | |
| 48 | oz | Canned black beans (frijoles negros) drained & chopped |
| 1 | tb | Fresh oregano; fine chopped |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground cumin; or to taste |
| 1/2 | ts | Fresh thyme; finely chopped |
| 1 | Bay leaf | |
| 2 | c | Cubed ham; cooked |
| 2 | c | Chicken stock |
| 1/4 | c | Dry sherry |
| 16 | oz | Canned whole tomatoes; drained & chopped |
| 1/4 | c | Fresh tomatoes; peeled and chopped |
| Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste | ||
| Accompaniments: | ||
| Fresh lime or lemon wedges | ||
| Sour cream | ||
| Radishes; thinly sliced | ||
| Green onions; sliced | ||
| Cilantro leaves | ||
| Chile salsa |
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