[header] How to make vegan black bean soup [title] Place the dried beans in a stockpot or dutch oven. [title] Cover the beans with water and add a generous pinch of salt. [title] Bring the water to a boil. 
[title] Turn down the heat so that the water comes to a simmer. [title] Cover the pot of beans and allow them to cook for about an hour, checking on them occasionally.