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1. Place the black beans in a bowl and cover with cold water.
2. Soak overnight.
3. Bring a large soup pot of water to a boil.
4. Add the beans and return to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2-1/2 hours or until tender.
6. In a large skillet, add the remaining ingredients and sauté until tender.
7. Add the sautéed mixture to the beans and simmer for 30 minutes.
8. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree.
9. Return the puree to the soup pot.
10. Readjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
11. Heat until hot.
12. Serve.
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