1 pound dried black beans
2 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
1. Cover beans with water. Soak overnight.
2. Bring to boil, then add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender.
3. You can then puree half and add back to the soup. Remove bay leaf before pureeing.
4. NOTE: I like to add 1 tablespoon sausage seasoning to my bean soups.