Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 12 c dried black beans
• 1 12 qt water or stock
• 2 Tbsp oil divided
• 1 carrot grated
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 potato grated
• 1 rib celery chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp oregano
• 14 tsp savory or thyme
• 2 tsp salt
• 18 tsp pepper
• 12 lemon sliced thin
• juice of 1 lemon

Directions

1. Wash beans put in a large pot with the water or stock and 1 tablespoon oil
2. Cover tightly and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 2 12 hours or until beans are tender