Black Bean Soup

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/2 C finely chopped ham OR

6 slices bacon

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 – 1 1/2 C water

1 chicken bouillon cube

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp chili

pepper to taste

1 can tomatoes (28oz whole or 19 oz crushed)

2 -19 oz cans black beans

handful of cilantro

Cook onion and ham in small amount of oil. Add garlic, then water and bouillon cube (or broth) and spices. Roughly puree tomatoes and beans in blender and add to soup. Bring to boil and simmer about five minutes. Add chopped cilantro near the end. Serve with sour cream or cheese and tortilla chip