Western Bean Soup

I made this!

2 tbs oil

1 head of garlic, minced

3 cups chicken broth

1/2 tsp chili powder

salt and pepper

2 medium onions

1 1/2 cups dried beans

2 tbs cumin

water or beer to thin

Wash and soak beans over night. In a large pot, saute onions and garlic in oil. Add beans, broth and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered until beans are tender (for the record, a pressure cooker is awesome to have in Malawi). Remove from heat and mash to a smooth consistenct. Add beer or water to thin. Serve with fresh chipped tomatoes, onions and cilantro.