Black Bean Pottage

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black beans, rinsed well
• 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
• 1/2 large white onion, diced
• 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed with the back of knife
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
• 1/2 large white onion, diced
• 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup green olives stuffed with pimientos, thinly sliced
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)