Black Bean Soup – FRESHFARM

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black beans (about 2 1/2 cups), rinsed
• 2 bay leaves
• olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or sherry vinegar