HEART AND SOUL BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In large pot, heat oil with medium heat and add shallots and garlic.
• Saute until translucent, approx 2 minutes.
• Add chopped ham and saute for another 2 minutes.
• Add all beans. To drain black beans, place hand on top of opened can,
• slowly turn over and let the juice flow out between your fingers. It's kind of fun :).
• Mix well; the refried beans will need to be broken up.
• Add creamed corn and chopped sun dried tomatoes.
• Add cayenne pepper to taste.
• Add chicken stock and bring to simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
• Serve in bowls topped with grated Gouda and a squeeze of lime juice.
• I would suggest all the toppings too :).
• Toppings: (Optional).
• Avocado, cubed.
• Cilantro, torn into small pieces.
• Fat free sour cream.
• Tortilla chips.
• Big Spoon :).