Brazilian Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups black beans
• 8 cups water
• 4 cloves garlic
• ¼ cup white onion
• ¼ cup green onion
• 2 whole cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon caribe
• to taste juice of 1 lime

Steps

1. Place the beans in a large pan and cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
3. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
4. Simmer for 2 hours and drain.
5. Place the beans in a large pan and add 8 cups water, garlic, salt, white onions, cumin, ground chili and lime juice.
6. Tie the cloves in cheesecloth for easy removal if desired.
7. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours or until the beans are tender and the soup is thick.
8. Mix in the green onions and serve with a lime wedge.