Black Bean Soup with Sour Cream and Mango Salsa

2 c Black turtle beans 1 c Diced onion

1 ea Diced carrot 2 ea Diced celery stalks

3 ea Strips of bacon 2 c Chicken stock

1 ea Salt and pepper 4 ea Bay leaves

1 tb Honey

Combine all the ingredients and add enough water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until beans are thoroughly cooked. Add more water as required. Remove bay leaves and puree the soup in a blender. Then pass the soup through a fine sieve to remove the skins of the beans. -----