Place olive oil, garlic, and onion into a large pot on a medium-high heat and sauté until transparent.

Add 8 cups of water, black beans, bay leaf, and salt.

Allow beans to cook until they are soft and tender. It usually takes between 2-3 hours to fully cook.

Continue to add the 2cups water throughout the cooking time as needed.

Checking periodically to make sure they don’t loose too much water.

Beans should be soft and creamy when done.

Serve over rice.