Traditional Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• •1 pound black beans
• •3 quarts water
• •2 bay leaves
• •1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• •2 large red peppers, chopped
• •2 shallots, chopped
• •2 medium onions, chopped
• •8 cloves garlic, chopped
• •1 tablespoon ground cumin
• •2 tablespoons oregano, dry
• •1 ounce fresh oregano, chopped
• •1 ounce fresh parsley, chopped
• •1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• •2 tablespoons salt

Directions

1. 1Completely cover the beans with water and soak overnight.
2. 2Strain the old water and place the beans in a deep pot and add the 3 quarts of water and bay leaves, bring to a boil then simmer 3 to 4 hours stirring frequently and adding more water if necessary.
3. 3In a sauté pan heat the olive oil and add the peppers, shallots and onions cook until transparent, then add the garlic and then place the ingredients in a blender and liquify.
4. 4Add this mixture, the sugar and salt to the beans and cook an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
5. 5Adjust seasonings.