Wash and sort the beans, soak beans overnight in water. Drain and rince the beans and place in pressure cooker. In a food processor, chop the vegetables into a fine chop. Place vegetable mixture into pressure cooker, add the seasonings and spices.

Cook on medium-high heat for 20-25 minutes.

each cup of beans (or 6 cups for each pound). Soak up to 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Drain and rince the beans. 2. Quick soak: In a large pot, add 3 cups of cool water to each cup of beans (or 6 cups for each pound). Slowly bring the water to a boil and cook the beans for 2 minutes. Cover the pot and let beans stand for 1 hour. Drain and rince the beans.

3. Can cook on stovetop in a large pot for 1 1/2 hours over medium-heat, stirring every 10-15 minutes or in a crock pot on low for 9-10 hours.