Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: place beans in a colander and rinse with cold running water. pick over the beans and remove any stones or foreign objects. place beans in a clean pot, cover with fresh cold water, and soak for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to expedite the cooking process. drain the beans. in a large stainless steel pot, combine the beans, 1 quart water, and all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. when the water reaches a boil, skim the surface, reduce the heat, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. drain the liquid from the beans and reserve for use in other recipes. discard the bay leaf.

Target recipe: before beginning, drain and rinse two of the cans of black beans and set aside. using a potato masher, mash up the remaining can of beans with the juice. add the salsa and cumin to the mashed beans and set aside. in your pot, combine the broth, water and onion, and bring to a boil. simmer till onions are tender. add the rinsed and mashed beans and stir well. simmer at a low heat for half an hour or so. serve with a dollop of sour cream.