Holiday Bean Soup

• beans from jar
• 1 smoked ham hock
• 2 cans ( 14.5 oz each ) stewed tomatoes
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups water
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed

Cover the beans with water and soak overnight.  Drain beans and place in a stockpot. Add ham, tomatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaf and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover & simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve warm. Makes 11 cups of soup.

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