Spicy Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. black beans
4 slices bacon, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 or 2 fresh chili peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped
6 c. chicken stock
2 leeks, cleaned and finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 red pepper, finely diced
2 Tbsp. grated orange zest

Preparation

Wash the beans in cold running water.
Place the washed beans in a large bowl and cover with 8 cups of cold water.
Allow to soak for 8 to 12 hours or overnight.
Drain when fully soaked.