Sopa de Habas

Directions

1. 1
   Place the beans or peas, stock, and half the garlic and onion in a stockpot and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Turn the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the beans are soft.
3. 3
   If you are using dried beans, cook for at least an hour and add water if the liquid level begins to run low.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
5. 5
   Cook the remaining garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Add the tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Add the vinegar and oregano and cook for 2 minutes, or until the sauce in the pan is slightly thickened.
8. 8
   Add the tomato mixture to the beans and stir well to combine.
9. 9
   Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing some of the beans to create a somewhat smooth consistency.
10. 10
    Season with salt and pepper.
11. 11
    Stir in the cilantro, mint, chiles, and cheese if you like and serve immediately.