Caribbean Black Bean Soup

1 lb dried black beans, washed
3 onions chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 lb diced ham
1 Tbsp extra light olive oil
1 Tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 Tbsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 cups water
2 Tbsp white vinegar
sour cream
chopped cilantro

For a thicker soup, mash or puree half the beans and return to soup

Soak beans overnight in 4 quarts water. drain
Combine all ingredients in crock pot EXCEPT vinergar, sour cream, and cilantro. Stir.
Cover. Cook on low 8-10 hours or on high 4-5 hours
Add vinegar and stir.
Serve in bowls. Garnish each with 1tsp sour cream and 1 tsp cilantro

Serving Size: 8-10 servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DUDEMAN51.