Step 1

Chop onion, garlic, scallions, red pepper, and cilantro in a mini chopper of food processor.

Step 2

Add oil to a medium-sized pot on medium heat.

Step 3

Add vegetables to the pot and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add beans, water, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, red wine vinegar, salt and black pepper and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Lower heat and cover, simmer about 15 minutes stirring occasionally (adjust water as needed).

Step 6

Taste for salt and serve.