Bean Soup

Ingredients   (use a very large pot)

1       lb          Smoked ham on the bone -- chopped
                         -or salted pig's tail
   1       lb          Stewing beef -- cubed
   2       cups     Kidney beans, dried
   4       litres     Water
   4       small    Potatoes -- peeled and cubed
    1/2   cup       Coconut milk -- optional
   1                    Onions -- chopped
   2                    Green onions -- chopped
   1                    Sprig fresh thyme
   1                    Hot pepper
                          Salt

Preparation Method

1. Put the ackees together with the liquid from the can into a saucepan with the chicken stock, tomatoes, shallots, salt and pepper to taste.   Bring to boil.
2. Cover and simmer gently until the shallots are tender. 
3. Cool, then puree in an electric blender. 
4. Return to saucepan, season to taste with hot pepper sauce, stir in cream and heat through.
5. Garnish with chopped chives or chopped parsley or with sweet paprika.