basic black bean soup-if you need to eat for a week on 5$ this is the right recipe

1 16 oz bag dry blackbeans soaked overnight (8 hours) in water about double their volume. (you can do this in the crock pot just rinse after draining) drain and cover in 2 qts water in the crock pot.
meanwhile:
saute this in 2 tb olive oil
1 enormous or 2 medium chopped onions
4 stalks celery
2 chopped carrots
5 cloves chopped garlic
1/2 tb black pepper
salt to taste


pour veg into pot with 3 tb tomato paste,1 tb paprika(optional) 2 chicken flavor boullion cubes 2 tb worchestershire if available and 2 tb sherry, mirin or xiaoshing wine, 1 tb sri racha if available.



for a crockpot medium heat 6-8 hours...then mash or blend for smoother texture
for a dutch oven bring to a boil then reduce to simmer stirring frequently 2-3 hours ...then mash or blend for smoother texture if desired



optional add ins during cooking:
rice,2 handfuls of currants and a lemon peel with the rice (then also add cinnamon), barley, a green pepper, dried tomatoes, dandelion greens, fresh/canned tomato quarters, 1 handful dried chickpeas, a handful of parsley, cumin, a diced beet for added sweetness (it sounds weird but it works).