The La Fonda Black Bean Soup Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 x strips bacon, diced
• 1/8 lb ham, cut into 2" pcs
• 1 med onion, minced
• 2 x cloves garlic, chopped and pressed
• 2 stalk celery, minced
• 1 1/2 c. dry black beans
• 2 1/2 tsp dry grnd red chile
• 4 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. beef base
• 1 tsp minced cilantro
• 1/4 c. sherry
•     salt and pepper, to taste
•     Lowfat sour cream
•     Guacamole
•     Minced Green onions

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