Black Bean & Pork Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black beans (soaked over night, boil until soft in same liquid, drain)
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup corn (I used frozen)
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 2 quarts chicken stock (I used base)
• 1/2 lime, quartered
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin
• 3 tablespoons cumin (or 2 taste)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or 2 taste)
• 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup cream