Black Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Clean and wash the black beans.
2. 2
   Cover beans and soak overnight.
3. 3
   Use same water, medium onion (chopped finely) and salt to taste.
4. 4
   Add garlic, if desired.
5. 5
   Allow beans to boil until the liquid has thickened and has nearly boiled away.
6. 6
   Put the beans through a food grinder.
7. 7
   This will be a paste.
8. 8
   Chop the small onion and fry in the shortening.
9. 9
   Add paste with sufficient water to make desired thickness.
10. 10
    Cook slowly for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with croutons or fried tortilla strips.