Black Bean Soup

This is the most fantastic soup! Oh, so yummy and simple!!

4 c. Black Beans (prepared or 2 cans)
3-4 potatoes, diced
½ lb cooked ham, cut in pieces
4-5 tsp beef bouillon
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup mild chili peppers (Optional)
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp oregano
½ tsp thyme
dash of ground cloves

Combine all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on low 8-10 hours, or high 4-5 hours. (If you would rather prepare in a sauce pan, simmer all ingredients for 45 minutes.)

Garnish: Sour cream (I make my tofu sour cream for this. It tastes wonderful!) and fresh diced tomatoes.

Meal Ideas:
Black Bean Soup
Homemade Tortillas (I use the Masa Harina. You can find it almost anywhere.)