Black Bean Pork Soup

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This soup is one of my favorite creations. It has a true southwestern flavor. I used to make it a lot spicier but now i have kids and cut the chilies back.

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Steps

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Cut your pork loin in thirds.

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Use plastic wrap and pound the pork until 1 / 4-inch thick.

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Season with salt and pepper and cook the pork in a little oil until done.

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Cut into cubes after it rests awhile.

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Set a side.

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Add the onion fresh garlic and pepper flakes & cook 5 minutes.

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Add carrot and corn cook 5 minutes.

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Add your soup base to the bean liquid and add water until you have 2 quarts of liquid.

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Add liquid , dry spices , diced tomato , lime.

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Portion beans into 2 parts , crush 1 / 2 into paste , add all to soup.

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Now add the cubed pork.

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Cook 30 minutes and remove the lime rind.

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After 2 hours add milk and simmer 2 more hours until the beans and meat are tender.

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Serve with dollop of sour cream and chopped green onion.

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Ingredients

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dried black beans, onions, garlic cloves, corn, carrot, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, lime, boneless pork loin, cumin, garlic powder, ground thyme, bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, milk