Peter Franck'S Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. black beans
1 large onion, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
olive oil
2 to 3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped or equivalent amount canned plus juice
salt or bouillon cubes to taste
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. chili pequins or crushed red pepper
6 to 10 medium leaves sorrel or 1 Tbsp. lemon juice or 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
chicken broth or cubes
sherry (optional)
water

Preparation

Pick over and wash beans.
Add water to cover and soak overnight or bring to a boil and let sit 1 hour; drain, rinse and add water to cover plus 1 bouillon cube or a teaspoon of salt. Cook until done, 1/2 to 1 hour.