Ingredients
2 cups dry black beans (1 pound)
7 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 scoops GeniSoy Natural Protein Powder (½) dissolved in 1 cup water
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions
Soak the beans overnight; drain and rinse.
In a soup pot, combine the soaked beans with the water, bay leaf, onion, and green peppers, and sSimmer for 1 ½ to 2 hours until the beans are very soft.
Add the dissolved protein powder and water, oregano, cumin, salt, and lemon juice, and cook for 5 more minutes.
Serve with a scoop of cooked rice in the middle of each bowl, if you wish, and garnish with chopped scallions.

Yield: 6 servings