Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 T cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 c black beans, soaked for several hours or overnight
• 1 med onion
• 4-5 c water or broth (water should be approx. 1 inch above the soaked beans)
• 1-2 t cumin powder
• 2 large cloves garlic
• Optional: ½ jalapeño, red or other hot pepper