Black Bean & Black Date Soup

Makes 2 servings - okay to consume every 3-5 days, except during menstrual cycle

Ingredients

• 1/2 rice bowl black beans
• 5 black dates
• 5 ginger slices
• 5 rice bowls of water

Procedure

• Soak black beans for 4-5 hours (overnight is also okay).  Can use vinegar to soak, if desired.  Discard water.
• Combine with other ingredients, bring to a boil, and simmer for one hour