Beans with tomato paste

Directions

1. Puree half of beans in a food processor or blender with 1 cup water until smooth.

2. Tie cilantro into a tight bundle with string.

3. Cook onion and garlic in olive oil in a 5-6 quart pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.

4. Add tomato paste, vinegar, and 1 cup water, then bring to a boil and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.

5. Add pureed and whole beans, Italian frying pepper halves, cilantro, bay leaves, salt, oregano, pepper and remaining 2 cups water, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours (mixture will reduce and thicken).

6.Remove and discard Italian pepper halves, cilantro, and bay leaves, then serve.

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