Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

 

Ingredients

• 200g black beans soaked overnight
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 fresh chillis chopped
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon rock salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 cups water
• 2 bay leaves

Method

1. Cook the black beans in a pressure cooker for 5 whistles.
2. Meanwhile heat the olive oil over a medium heat. Add the onion, stir and cook until translucent for about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chili, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until you can smell everything.
4. Add the black beans, stir, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
5. Stir in water and bay leaves. Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for around 20 minutes until ready.