Black Bean Soup Mix

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black beans
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 4 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 put the black beans into an airtight glass container.
• 2 in a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients.
• 3 transfer to a small air tight container.
• 4 include the following directions with the container of beans and spices: soak the beans in water to cover, overnight in a large soup pot.
• 5 drain the beans and set aside.
• 6 in a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil.
• 7 add in 1 medium chopped onion and 1/2 pound sliced polish sausage; saute over medium-high heat until onion is translucent.
• 8 add in the beans and spice mixture; stir.
• 9 add in 8 cups water; bring to a boil.
• 10 lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for 2 hours or until beans are tender.
• 11 season to taste with salt and pepper.