Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe

• 1 1/2 tbs. smoked cumin
• 3 tbs. olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 cans black beans, undrained
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 smoked ham hock
• 2-3 cups chicken stock
• salt and pepper to taste
• Tabasco to taste
• Garnish:
• 2 tbs. fresh lime juice
• sour cream
• cilantro

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