INGREDIENTS
1 lb
dried black beans (about 2 cups), rinsed, soaked in 4 quarts of water overnight or 6 hours, drained
1 lb
smoked ham hock or shank
2
bay leaves
5 cups
water
1/8 tsp
baking soda
1/2 tsp
salt
4 tbsp
olive oil
1
large yellow onion, chopped fine (2 cups)
1
medium sweet potato, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups, chopped) (can substitute 2 large carrots)
1
carrot, chopped fine (1/2 cup)
1
celery rib, chopped fine (1/2 cup)
1
teaspoon salt
4
medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp
ground cumin
2
teaspoons chile powder
2 cups
chicken stock (add 2 teaspoons of salt if using unsalted stock)
1 tbsp
molasses
1
red bell pepper, roughly chopped
3
to 4 Tbsp lime juice (can substitute lemon juice)
Salt
Chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream
Avocado, peeled and chopped