Gypsy Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
3 Tbsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. Tabasco sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. black pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 (12 oz.) jar green olives
1 (1 lb.) bag dried kidney beans

Preparation

In a stock pot, bring water to a boil.
Add the tomato paste, paprika, Tabasco, salt, black pepper and red and green bell peppers.
Drain the olives and add to the soup.
Boil and stir for 1 minute.
Add the bag of beans.
Cover with lid on medium heat. Cook for 45 minutes to an hour.
Add 1/2 cup water if needed. Serves 6.