Black Bean and Potato Soup

1 16 oz can black beans -- drained

2 potatoes -- washed and diced

1/2 pound cooked ham -- diced

6 cups beef broth

1/4 cup dried chopped onions

1 4 oz can chopped jalapeno peppers -- or

mild chili peppers 1 clove garlic -- minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground oregano

1 teaspoon ground thyme

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

sour cream -- garnish chopped tomatoes -- garnish

In Crock-Pot, combine beans, potatoes, ham, broth, onion, peppers, garlic, cumi n, oregano, thyme, and cloves. Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours or on High 4 to 5 hours. Serve. Garnish bowls with sour cream and chopped tomatoes if de sired. Serve 6 to 8