Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           black beans -- dried
   8      cups          water
   1                    onion -- chopped
   1                    green bell pepper -- chopped
   2      centiliters   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.