Low and Slow Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup
1 bag of dried black beans, soaked and drained
8 cups of super stock or water with a couple bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp. cumin
1 tbsp. oregano
2-3 tbsp. salt

*top secret: I add a bouillon cube to the super stock- shhh don't tell*

Bring liquid and seasoning to a rolling boil.  Add in beans.  Return to a bowl.  Reduce to a low simmer and cover for 3-4 hours.  Remove lid an hour before serving and return to a medium simmer.  You will definitely need to taste and add salt.  (I haven't tried, but I am sure this would do well in the crock pot)

Rice& Sausage
1 chorizo sausage
2 diced leeks
1 cup of cooked brown rice

Sauté sausage and leeks in a pan until they are crispy add rice and mix well.

To serve:
Place rice in the bottom and spoon bean soup over top.  Add your favorite toppings-We like cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and pickled onions for toppings.