Easy Black Bean Soup

Serves 4

Ingredients

1-pound dried black beans, soaked for 8 hours and drained

2 bay leaves

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 teaspoons cumin powder

1 large onion, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 large carrots, chopped

1 large green bell pepper, chopped

3 cups water or vegetable broth

Pour the soaked black beans into a large soup pot. Cover with cold water.

Place the top on and simmer for 1 hour. The beans should be tender, but not

falling apart. If the beans are still hard, continue to cook for another 30

minutes to 1 hour.

Add more liquid to cover as needed.

Drain and rinse.