Black Bean & Vegetable Soup:

Ingredients:
1 lb dried black beans (or other beans of your choice)
8 cups water
1 ½ tsp salt
½ cup dry red wine
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried marjoram
¼ tsp pepper
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups red potatoes, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1.12oz can stewed tomatoes

Method:

Place black beans into a bowl, cover completely with water to about 2 inches above the beans and leave overnight. Then drain.

Add beans to large crock pot, add 8 cups of water and remaining ingredients. Cover with lid and simmer for about 2 ½ hours on very low temperature or until vegetables are tender.

Serve hot with a crusty French bread.

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