Judias Estofadas(Pinto Bean Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 lb. bag pinto beans
• 1 large onion, cut in half
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and halved
• 5 large cloves garlic
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 ham hocks
• 2 Tbsp. paprika

Directions

1. In a 5-quart pan, add 3 quarts of water and all ingredients, except garlic, olive oil and paprika.
2. (Mash garlic; mix with paprika and olive oil and add to the beans after beans are tender.) Add water as needed.
3. Serves 6.