Put the beans in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 2-inches. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside for 1 hour. Drain, and reserve the beans.
In a large soup pot heat the oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the onions and carrots, and cook until lightly brown, about 10 minutes. Stick the cloves in the halves of the garlic. Add to the pot with the bay leaves, oregano, the beans and hocks. Add the water and bring to a full rolling boil. Season with 2 teaspoons salt. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, cook until beans and meat are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
Pull the pot off the heat and cool slightly. Remove the hocks from the soup, set aside to cool. Remove the meat from the hocks, discarding the bones, fat and skin. Cut the meat into small cubes and reserve. Puree the soup, with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender until smooth. Additional water can be added to desired consistency. Add the sherry and vinegar and combine well. Return the soup to medium heat and simmer with the reserved meat. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. To serve, divide the soup among warmed bowls, and top with one or more of the garnishes, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	249.64 Kcal (1045 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.28g	7%
Sodium	544.34mg	23%
Potassium	890.78mg	19%
Total Carbs	37.58g	13%
Sugars	2.18g	9%
Dietary Fiber	9.7g	39%
Protein	12.73g	25%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	3mg	16%
Calcium	107.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	69.21 Kcal (290 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.19g	7%
Sodium	150.91mg	23%
Potassium	246.96mg	19%
Total Carbs	10.42g	13%
Sugars	0.6g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.69g	39%
Protein	3.53g	25%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	16%
Calcium	29.7mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

4.5

Points
6

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Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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