Cuban Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water (2 quarts for soaking, 2 for the soup)
• 1½ cups black beans
• 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• a pinch oregano
• 1 tbsp prepared mustard
• 1 bunch chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Soak the beans in 2 quarts of water overnight, then drain.
2. Add the fresh water to the beans in a large pot.
3. Simmer for about 5 hours.
4. Add the remaining ingredients.
5. Simmer for another 2 hours.