Black Bean Soup with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream

10-oz pkg dry black beans
8 slices bacon
3/4 c. onion
3/4 c. celery
3/4 c. leeks
12 c. chicken broth
1-1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 c. cilantro, chopped
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1-1/2 tsp. cumin
1-1/2 tsp. oregano
salt and pepper

Soak beans overnight covered with 3" water. Drain. Brown bacon. Add vegetables and saute until soft 8-10 minutes. Add beans, chicken broth, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, cumin and oregano. Simmer until the beans are tender 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Use blender or food processor to process soup in batches. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream.


Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream
3/4 c. sour cream
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. lime juice
a bunch of cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together.