Portuguese Black Bean Soup Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. black beans
• 6 c. cool water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 3/4 c. minced onion
• 1 med. green pepper, diced
• 1/2 c. minced celery
• 1 med. potato, diced
• 1 linguinica sausage, minced
• 8 ounce. tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 c. water
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Dash of cayenne pepper

1. In a large kettle combine beans, cool water, salt and vinegar.
2. Bring to boil; lower heat and cook gently, uncovered, about 45 min.
3. Add in remaining ingredients, bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook partially covered 1 hour or possibly till beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Serves 4-6.

black beans, water, salt, cider vinegar, onion, green pepper, celery, potato, sausage, tomato paste, garlic, water, cumin, pepper, cayenne pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/portuguese-black-bean-soup-54015 (may not work)