Black Bean Soup - Kentucky Living

Ingredients

• Makes 10 SERVES
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2-1/2 cups diced yellow onions
• 8 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 2 lbs. black beans, soaked overnight
• 1 meaty ham bone or smoked hocks
• 6 quarts water
• 2 Tablespoons ground cumin seed
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 5 Tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 large sweet red pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup sherry wine
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Diced tomatoes, diced green onions, and sour cream for garnish