The Jaffes

Serves 6

• 1 cup black beans
• 3 quarts water
• 1 onion, small
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp sage
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 Tbsp epazote
• 1 chipotle adobados
• salt
• pepper

Simmer 3 to 4 hours. Remove bay leaf and chile.