Black Bean and Ham Bone Soup

Name: Black Bean and Ham Bone Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, cut into small dice; 1 green bell pepper, cut into small dice; 1 carrot, cut into small dice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; ½ jalapeno pepper (seeds and ribs included), minced; 1 tablespoon round cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1½ teaspoons Mexican oregano (you can substitute Mediterranean); 1 cup dry white wine; 20 ounces (1¼ pounds) dried black beans, soaked; 1 ham bone, or 2 pounds smoked ham hocks; 2 bay leaves; Salt and pepper to taste