Black Bean Soup with Bacon

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Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large carrots
• 1 large onion
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 cups water
• 2 cubes beef bouillon
• 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 5 dashes hot pepper sauce
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup sour cream, for topping
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese