Black Bean Soup

3 small red onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 chili pepper, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp ground cumin seeds
6 cups black beans (canned, or measured after the dried beans have been soaked overnight)
8 cups hot water
juice from 1 lime
1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped

Goes well with fresh corn tortillas or arepas and topped with chopped, fresh avocado.

Saute' onions, red peppers, garlic& chili pepper in olive oil until lightly browned. Put in crockpot/slow cooker with cumin, beans and water. Cook on high 3 hours (until beans are soft). Puree the soup, stir in lime juice and cilantro. Enjoy hot.

Serving Size: makes 5 (approx 2-cup) servings