*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Southwestern Black Bean Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         Black beans -- rinsed
   6      Cups          Beef broth or bouillon
   1                    Onion, large -- chopped
   2                    Jalapeno peppers, seeded
   1                    Garlic clove -- crushed
   1      Teaspoon      Ground cumin
   1      Teaspoon      Ground oregano
   1      Teaspoon      Ground thyme
     1/8  Teaspoon      Ground cloves
   2                    Ham hocks -- 1 lb. each
     1/3  Cup           Sour cream or plain yogurt
   1                    Tomato, large -- chopped

  In slow-cooker, combine dried beans, broth or bouillon, onions, jalapeno peppers,
 garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, cloves and ham hocks. Cover and cook on
 LOW 9-10 hours or until beans are tender. Remove ham hocks; cool. Shred lean meat; discard skin, bones and fat. Return shredded lean ham to pot and reheat on HIGH, if necessary. Spoon mixture into individual soup bowls.  
Top each with sour cream and chopped
tomato. 

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