* 1 lb. dried black beans, soaked overnight
* 2 C onions, chopped
* 2 C red potatoes, chopped
* 1 C celery, chopped
* 1 C carrot, sliced
* 6 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 (12 oz) can stewed tomatoes
* 2 tsp dried basil
* 1 1/2 tsp salt
* 1 tsp dried marjoram
* 1/4 tsp pepper
* 8 C of water
* 1/2 C dry red wine
Directions
1. Drain and rinse the beans then place them in the crock pot.
2. Add all of the vegetables to the crock pot and sprinkle with the seasonings.
3. Stir in the water and wine until well blended.
4. Cover ad cook on low for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until the vegetables are tender.
Story
This stew is so rich, thick, and flavorful you'll never miss the meat. I serve this as a stew to anyone who's a vegetarian or who simply doesn't want to eat so much meat. Serve with crusty buttered bread and it really is a filling meal.
