Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. Evans black beans, soaked at least 24 hours in cold water
1/2 lb. turkey ham
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper
olive oil
6 Tbsp. dried beef broth
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne powder
1 tsp. garlic
1 tsp. cilantro

Preparation

Drain beans and cover with cold water.
Boil gently until tender; drain.
Saute ham, onions and pepper in olive oil in kettle.
Put beans back into kettle and add 5 cups of water, beef broth, chili powder, cayenne, garlic and cilantro.