Caribbean-style Black Bean Soup Recipe - A Flavorful and Healthy Meal

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) dried black beans , washed and stones removed
• 3 onions , chopped
• 1 green pepper , chopped
• 4 cloves garlic , minced (powdered works fine, too)
• 1 ham hock or 0.75 cup cubed ham
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp salt
• 0.5 tsp pepper
• 3 cups water
• 2 tbsp vinegar