Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. black beans (Turtle Beans)
24 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/2 gal. hot water
1 1/2 lb. smoked ham hocks
4 c. chopped onions
3 1/2 c. finely chopped green peppers
6 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp. crushed red peppers
3 garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press
1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar
2 c. rice (uncooked)

Preparation

Clean beans, soak overnight in water to cover (drain).
Make chicken stock by dissolving bouillon cubes in 1 1/2 gallons hot water, in a 5 gallon pot.
Add drained beans and ham shank.
Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium and cook until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.