BLACK BEAN SOUP

1 Pound Black beans, sorted, soaked, and rinsed 9 Cups Water 2 Green peppers, chopped 6 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 Clove 1 Bay Leaf 2 Onions, chopped 2 Stalks Celery, chopped

2 Ounces Canadian Bacon, chopped 1/2 Cup White Wine 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 1 Teaspoon Cumin, ground 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano Pepper to Taste 1/4 Cup Fat Free Sour Cream 1/4 Cup Green Onions, chopped

Combine beans and water and let soak over night. Place the pan on the stove and add the next 12 ingredients. Simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Serve with the sour cream and onions.

SERVINGS 8; CALORIES 264; FAT 5 g; PROTEIN 15.3 g; FIBER 13 g; SODIUM 121 mg

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Updated 12/7/99