BLACK BEAN SOUP
1 lb. dried black beans
1 1/2 t. salt
2 t. cumin
1 T. crushed garlic
1/4 c. olive oil
1 t. dried orEgano or 2 t. fresh
1/2 med. green pepper chopped very fine
1 med onion chopped very fine
2 bay leaves
Wash beans and add 2 1/2 quarts water. Soak several hours or overnight. Bring to boil in water soaked in. Add balance of ingredients and simmer covered for three hours. Remove bay leaves. If you like a thicker soup, remove lid and boil to reduce liquid. Serve with white or brown rice. We like chopped onion sprinkle over the serving bowl.