Refried Black Beans

2 lbs dried black beans, sorted an rinsed

1 yellow onion, halved

1/2 fresh jalapineo, seeded and ribs removed, chopped

3 large garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tsp chili pepper 

1/4 tsp cumin

5 tsp salt

9 cups water

Place all ingredients in crock pot on high for 8 hours, covered. 

Add water as needed. Mash with potato masher or blend to desired consistency. 

Black Bean Soup - vegan

2 Tbs olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 Tbs chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

2 1/2 cans black beans, drained

3 cups water

1/4 cup tomatoes, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped

1/4 tsp salt

1Tbs lime juice

4 Tbs sour cream at serving

1. Heat oil in large saucepan. Cook onion in it for 2-3 min. Add chili powder, cumin, peppers, tomatoes and garlic for 1 min. Add water, beans and salt. Bring to boil then reduce heart to summer for 10 mins. Remove from heat and add lime juice. 

2. Purée half of soup in blender. Stir back into saucepan. Serve with sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.