Beezie's Black Bean Soup

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

• 1 pound dry black beans
• 1 1/2 quarts water
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup dry lentils
• 1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice