Bean and Potato Soup

Preparation either 1 or 24 hours depending on if canned or dried beans are used. Makes several servings.

2 cups dried heirloom or navy beans, or canned
Onion, chopped
Bell Pepper, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 potatoes, cubed
1 can diced tomatoes
Chopped green leafy vegetable - spinach, kale or chard
Fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
1/2 C rice or Sonora wheat berries, optional
1 t cumin
1 t oregano
1 t tarragon
1 t paprika
1/2 t black Pepper
2 T vinegar

If using dried beans, soak for 1 day, then boil and then simmer for 1-1/2 hours.

Brown onions, bell pepper, carrots and garlic. Then add everything else, plus enough water to just bury everything. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.