Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. dried black beans
1 1/2 qt. water or stock
2 Tbsp. oil, divided
1 carrot, grated
1 onion, chopped
1 potato, grated
1 rib celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. savory or thyme
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 lemon, sliced thin
juice of 1 lemon

Preparation

Wash beans; put in a large pot with the water or stock and 1 tablespoon oil.
Cover tightly and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.