Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. black beans, soaked overnight
1 to 2 Tbsp. oil
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1 Tbsp. molasses
1 Tbsp. vinegar
2 peppercorns
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. tamari or soy sauce
pinch of mace

Preparation

Rinse and drain the beans.
Put in a large pot with 1 1/2-quarts water and oil, bay leaf, clove, molasses, vingar and peppercorns.
Bring to a boil, then simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.