Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe With Ham and Garlic

Ingredients (19)

• 1 pound black beans (soaked)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 3/4 cup onions (chopped)
• 4 stalks celery (chopped)
• 6 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 ham bone (with some meat)
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1/2 sweet red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 tablespoon cumin (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (ground)
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup dry sherry (or white wine)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)