Spicy Black Beans
["2 large onions, chopped", "1/2 c. oil", "2 qt. chicken broth (Swanson's best)", "1 lb. dry black beans, rinsed and sorted for debris", "1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste", "6 cardamom pods (pull off pods and use seed)", "1 tsp. fresh or 1/2 tsp. dry oregano", "1 tsp. cumin seed", "1 cinnamon stick (about 1 1/2-inches long)"]
["In a 5-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, cook onions in oil until they are lightly browned, about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.", "Add chicken broth and the remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer until beans mash easily (about 4 to 5 hours)."]
["onions", "oil", "chicken broth", "black beans", "tomato paste", "cardamom pods", "oregano", "cumin", "cinnamon"]