Basic Beans From Dried - Crockpot - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried beans, picked over and rinsed
1 large onion, quartered (optional)
3 garlic cloves, crushed (optional)
2 bay leaves (optional)
water

Preparation

Soak the beans in enough water to cover, plus an inch or two for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain the beans and place them in a 5 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker/crock pot. Add the onion, garlic, and bay leaves, if using, and enough water to cover, 6 to 8 cups. Cover and cook on high for 8 to 12 hours, or longer, depending on the type of bean.