Traditional Black Bean SoupSolamente Frijoles Negros.

• 1 pound dried black beans, picked over
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 large white onion, chopped, plus additional, to garnish
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 8 cups water
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons green hot sauce

1. Put the beans into a large bowl.
2. Add sufficient water to cover by 2 inches and let soak overnight at room temperature.
3. Drain the beans.
4. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
5. Add the onion and saute until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and continue to saute until it gives off an aroma, about 30 seconds.
7. Stir in the bell pepper, beans, oregano, and the 8 cups water.
8. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.
9. Stir in the vinegar and cumin and cook for 5 minutes more.
10. Add the salt, black pepper, and hot sauce.
11. Remove about 4 cups of the soup to a food processor or blender, puree, and stir back into the pot.
12. Serve immediately.

black beans, olive oil, white onion, garlic, green bell pepper, oregano, water, white vinegar, ground cumin, salt, ground black pepper, green hot sauce

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/traditional-black-bean-soup-solamente-frijoles-negros-391439 (may not work)