Cuban Black Bean Soup - Kentucky Living

Ingredients

• 2 pounds black beans
• 4 quarts water
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 sweet green peppers, chopped
• small bunch cilantro, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 2 hot peppers (optional)
• 2 cups dry sherry