Black Bean And Macaroni Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried black beans
8 c. \"chicken stock\" (McKay's chicken seasoning)
2 small bay leaves
1/4 c. olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
1 c. drained and chopped canned tomatoes (not in paste)
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni
2 very large red bell peppers, roasted, peeled and cut into medium dices *

Preparation

Wash and pick over beans.
Cover with an inch of water and bring to a rapid boil.
Boil for 2 minutes and turn off heat. Allow to sit, covered, for 1 hour.