Black Bean Soup

[manic111]

I was looking at making this:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/black-bean-soup-recipe/index.html

However, I've only got packaged black beans, rather than canned ones. How long should I soak and boil them for, before starting to follow the recipe?

Thanks!

 

[manic111]

Dry, in a plastic pack, rather than in water in cans.

 

[manic111]

Soaked overnight, so about 12 hrs, rinsed and simmered for about an hour I think.

I'll give it a go, thanks