Black Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Sort and wash beans in 10 to 12 cups water.
2. 2
   Boil beans for 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat; cover and let stand 4 hours.
4. 4
   Discard soaking water.
5. 5
   Add broth, 2 cups water, ham hocks and bay leaf. Bring to boil.
6. 6
   Cover; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Add onion and remaining ingredients, except lemon slices.
8. 8
   Simmer 1 hour.
9. 9
   Remove ham hocks.
10. 10
    Discard bone and fat.
11. 11
    Return ham to soup.
12. 12
    Simmer 1/2 to 1 hour.
13. 13
    Remove bay leaf.
14. 14
    Mash some of the beans against the side of kettle with wooden spoon.
15. 15
    Garnish with lemon slices.