2 lbs. black beans
4 lg. yellow onions, chopped
8 celery stalks, chopped
1 lg. Bell pepper, chopped
4 tbsp. Polander's chopped garlic
1 1/2 tbsp. ham seasoning
2 lbs. smoked sausage
2 smoked ham hocks
1/4 c. cilantro, chopped
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
10 oz. can mild chili peppers, chopped
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 tbsp. J.D.'s Vegetable Magic
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
1 tsp. marjoram
1 oz. lemon juice
6 oz. sherry
Salt & pepper to taste

Clean and soak beans in 4 quarts of water for 1/2 hour. Fill pot with water to 3 inches from top. Place on medium heat and bring to a boil. Add onions, celery, Bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, chili peppers and cook one hour. Add seasonings, cilantro, ham, sausage, ham hock, sesame oil to pot. Keep on medium flame for a rolling boil. Cook one hour. Add the sherry, green onions, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook 40 to 60 minutes on low flame until beans are tender. Serve soup bowls with small scoop or rice.