Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. washed black beans
cold water as needed
3 celery sticks
3 large onions, finely chopped
1/2 c. butter
2 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. finely chopped parsley
rind and bone of 1 cooked smoked ham
3 leeks, thinly sliced
4 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 c. dry Madeira wine
pinch of cayenne pepper
croutons and sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Soak beans overnight in enough water to cover, then drain. Add 5 quarts cold water and cook beans over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.