Black Bean Soup

1. 1

   Rinse beans in running cold water; discard any stones or shriveled beans.

2. 2

   In 6-quart saucepan over high heat, heat beans and salt in 8 cups water to boiling.

3. 3

   Boil for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove saucepan from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.

5. 5

   Add ham bone and remaining ingredients.

6. 6

   Over high heat, heat to boiling.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until tender, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   Discard bay leaves.

9. 9

   Remove ham bone from soup to cutting board.

10. 10

    Cut meat from bone into bite size pieces. Return cut up meat to soup; discard bone.

11. 11

    With slotted spoon, remove 1 cup beans to small bowl.

12. 12

    With fork, mash beans.

13. 13

    Return to soup; mix well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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