Black Bean Soup | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound slab bacon, with rind
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 cups finely chopped carrots
• 2 cups finely chopped celery
• 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons cup ground cumin
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 4 quarts chicken stock
• 1 pound dried, black turtle beans
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
• Salt
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• Sour cream, for garnish