Spicy Black Bean Soup
["2 c. black beans", "4 slices bacon, minced", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1 or 2 fresh chili peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped", "6 c. chicken stock", "2 leeks, cleaned and finely diced", "2 carrots, finely diced", "1 large onion, finely chopped", "2 Tbsp. butter", "2 Tbsp. oil", "salt and pepper to taste", "1 red pepper, finely diced", "2 Tbsp. grated orange zest"]
["Wash the beans in cold running water.", "Place the washed beans in a large bowl and cover with 8 cups of cold water.", "Allow to soak for 8 to 12 hours or overnight.", "Drain when fully soaked."]
["black beans", "bacon", "garlic", "fresh chili peppers", "chicken stock", "leeks", "carrots", "onion", "butter", "oil", "salt", "red pepper", "orange zest"]