Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black beans*presoaked, see note
• 4 strips bacon, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly slice d(about 1.5 cup s)
• 1/2 serrano pepper, thinly slice d
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1[32-ounce]carton chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• sour cream or greek yogurtKite Hill has a great DF Sour Cream
• cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• fritos

Instructions

1. Rinse the beans and pick out any stones. Then add beans to a large bowl and fill with water until covered by 2 inches. Leave to soak overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.