INGREDIENTS
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1 pound black beans, picked over, rinsed, and soaked overnight
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5 cups water
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3 ribs celery, chopped
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2 carrots, chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, smashed
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1 dried chipotle chile pepper
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/2 cup chopped cilantro + extra leaves, if desired
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4 ounces queso blanco cheese, shredded