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Columbia Restaurant Black Bean Soup

Columbia Restaurant Black Bean Soup
 
1 lb. black beans
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
2 qt. water
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. oregano
3 finely chopped med. onions
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 green peppers, cut in strips
1 tbsp. salt

Wash beans and soak overnight in 2 quarts water. Pour beans into 4 quart soup kettle 
and boil in same soaking water. Cover and cook on medium heat. In skillet, saute onions 
and green peppers in olive oil until light golden. Add crushed oregano, bay leaf, cumin 
and minced garlic. Add to beans, stirring well. Add salt and pepper and cook slowly 
until beans are tender. Serve over white rice and top with chopped onion. Serves 4.