Instructions: Sort and soak beans. In a medium saucepan, combine drained soaked beans, 2-1/2 cups water, salt and oil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid. Blend on medium speed until smooth, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides and stir puree up from bottom. Bean mixture should circulate slowly.

Makes about 2 cups of puree.

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