BLACK BEAN SOUP
Ingredients:
- 3/4 lb. black beans
- 1 1/2 qt. cold water
- 2 oz. salt pork (optional)
- 3/4 lb. hamhock or bone of smoke ham
- 1 lg. onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 green peppers, chopped
- 1/2 c. bacon drippings or olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. oregano
- 1/4 c. vinegar
Instructions:
Wash beans. Soak overnight. Add salt pork, ham hock and simmer over low heat. Saute onions, garlic, green pepper
in bacon drippings until tender. Add to beans. Season with bay leaves, salt and oregano. Simmer until beans are
tender and thick, approximately 3 hours. Add vinegar just before serving. Serve over rice with finely chopped onion
on top.
