Black Bean Soup Enchantment Resort Recipe

• 1 lb Dry black beans, picked over and rinsed
• 1/2 lb Bacon, minced (delete for less fat)
• 2 med Onions, minced (about 1 1/2 c.)
• 3 x Garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 12 c. Low-salt chicken broth
• 3 x Smoked ham hock pcs (about 2 lbs)
• 1 Tbsp. Grnd cumin
• 1/8 tsp Cayenne
• 2 tsp Freshly grnd black pepper
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Minced fresh parsley leaves
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Minced fresh coriander
• 2 tsp Dry oregano, crumbled
• 1 x Bay leaf
• 1/4 c. Finely minced red bell pepper
• 1/4 c. Finely minced seeded green Anaheim chilies
• 2 Tbsp. Dry Sherry plus additional to taste if you like
• 2 tsp Firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tsp Fresh lemon juice

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