In a large pot over medium-high heat, place the beans in three times
their volume of water. Bring to a boil, and let boil 10 minutes. Cover,
remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. Drain, and rinse.
In a slow cooker, combine soaked beans and 1 ½ quarts fresh water.
Cover, and cook for 3 hours on High.
Stir in carrot, celery, onion, garlic, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper,
lentils, and tomatoes. Season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, black
pepper, red wine vinegar, and salt. Cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours. Stir the
rice into the slow cooker in the last 20 minutes of cooking.
Puree about half of the soup with a blender or food processor, then pour
back into the pot before serving.
In a large bowl, combine the beans with the water, cover and let soak
overnight.
In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the soaked beans with
water, carrots and onion. Add more water to cover all, if necessary. Bring
to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours.
Add ketchup just to get desired color. Season with salt and black pepper
to taste.