Creamy Ham Bone Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 quart black beans
• 4 quarts water
• 1 boiled ham bone
• 6 cloves
• 4 peppercorns
• 1 glass wine (for serving)
• 2-3 slices lemon (for serving)
• Fried bread cubes (for serving)

Method

1. 1 Combine beans, water, ham bone, cloves, and peppercorns in a large pot.
2. 2 Boil on low heat for 12 hours.
3. 3 Rub the mixture through a colander to create a smooth soup base.
4. 4 Cool the soup completely.
5. 5 To serve, add a glass of wine to each tureen, along with lemon slices and fried bread cubes.