Savory Soup Beans

Ingredients

• 2  bay leaves 
• 3 cups pinto beans dried
• 6  garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 3 cups onion finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons paprika smoked spanish
• 2.5 teaspoons salt 
• 7 cups water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Sort and wash beans; place in a large saucepan. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
2. Drain.
3. Wipe pan dry with a paper towel.
4. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat.
5. Add onion, paprika, and garlic; saut 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in beans, 7 cups water, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in salt. Discard bay leaves.
6. Remove from heat; partially mash beans.