Soak dry beans in water for at least 12 hours
Rinse beans and put in a pot with 2 to 3 inches of water on top of beans
Add
Salt
Pepper
1 quartered onion
two strips of raw bacon
cumin
cilantro
chicken better than bullion
4 garlic cloves
bring to boil on high heat
boil for about a minute and place on simmer with lid on top
after one hour of simmer put in sausage links
simmer for at least another hour
taste beans to a consistency that suits you
place in soup bowl
add rice (optional)
garnish with green onions and cilantro