CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

1 pound black beans  (dried)

2 quarts water

2 Tbsp. salt

5 minced cloves garlic

1/2 Tbsp. cumin

1/2 Tbsp. oregano

1 ounce white vinegar

5 ounces olive oil

1/2 pound minced onions

1/2 pound minced bell peppers

Soak beans in water overnight.  Add salt and boil beans until soft-crush garlic, cumin, oregano and vinegar together.  Heat olive oil adding onions, bell peppers and sauté till brown.  Add crushed ingredients cooking slowly.  Drain some water off of beans and add all ingredients together.  Cook for 20 minutes or until done.  Serve with rice if preferred.  I like a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt mixed with chopped green onion and cilantro to garnish each bowl.