2 cups dried black beans
8 cups water
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup diced white onion
¼ cup chopped green onion
2 whole cloves
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon caribe or another ground hot pepper
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Place beans in a large pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Simmer for 2 hours and drain.
1 hour
Place beans in a large pan and add 8 cups water, garlic, salt, white onions, cumin, ground chili and lime juice. Tie cloves in cheesecloth for easy removal if desired. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender and soup is thick.
2 hours
Mix in green onions and serve with lime wedge.