Latin Black Bean Soup

Course :	Beans
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1	cup	black beans -- dried
8	cups	water
1	medium	Onion -- chopped
1	medium	green bell pepper -- chopped
2	cloves	garlic -- crushed
1	teaspoon	oregano
1	teaspoon	ground cumin
6	ounces	tomato paste -- canned
3	tablespoons	red wine vinegar
1	tablespoon	tamari soy sauce -- low sodium
2	cups	brown rice -- cooked
1/4	cup	green chiles -- chopped
1/4	teaspoon	Tabasco sauce
2	tablespoons	fresh coriander -- chopped fresh

Preparation:

Place beans and water in a large soup pot. Bring to boil; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for about 45 minutes. Return to heat. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, oregano, and cumin. Cover and let cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours. Add tomato paste, vinegar, and tamari. Cook an additional 30 minutes. Add chiles, rice, Tabasco, and coriander. Cook 10 minutes. Serve hot. HELPFUL HINTS: This is a very spicy soup. Use less Tabasco and less coriander if you prefer your foods less spicy.