Black Bean

1/2 c Sunflower oil

1/2 lb Bacon

1/2 lb Diced ham

8 ea Chopped onions

7 ea Minced cloves garlic

7 ea Stalks chopped celery

-w/leaves 3 c Uncooked brown rice

1/2 ts Cayenne

1 tb Vegtable season salt

4 ts Ground cumin

1/4 c White wine

1 c Sherry

6 qt Chicken broth OR 3 bouillon

-cubes and 6 qt of water

30 minutes. Add beans, rice, seasonings, and broth to soup pot. Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer

2 1/2-3 hours. Let soup cool; put through a blender a little at a time until smooth.Return to soup pot; reheat on low about 45 minutes, adding wine andsherry. Ladle into bowls.