Black Bean & Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

1 lb dried black beans (or other beans your choice)
8 cups water
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried marjoram
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups red potatoes, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1.12oz. can stewed tomatoes

To Make

1. Place black beans into a bowl, cover completely with water to about 2 inches above the beans and leave overnight. Then drain.
2. Add beans to large crock pot, add 8 cups of water and remaining ingredients. Cover with lid and simmer for about 2 1/2 hours on very low temperature or until vegetables are tender.
3. Serve hot with a crusty French bread.