Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. or 12 oz. pkg. black beans
• 10 c. water
• 1 large green pepper
• 3/4 c. olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 large green pepper
• 3 1/2 to 4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Spanish white cooking wine
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil