Black Bean Soup

1 pound black beans, 1 onion stuck with 2 cloves, 1 bay leaf, Spring Parsley, 1 medium onion chopped, 1 chopped green pepper, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tsbp oil, 1 tsbp oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 8 oz tomato sauce, 1/4 cup dry sherry. Chopped onion, parsley, chives or cucumber for garnish.

Soak blackbeans overnight in water to cover. To same water add onion stuck with cloves, bay leaf and parsley. Bring water to a boil and cook beans until tender. Cook onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until soft. Add to the beans with the remaining ingredients and cook until thickened. Pour in dry sherry and serve with finely chopped raw onion or other garnish sprinkled on top.