1. Sort and wash beans; place in large heavy pot. 2. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to boil. 3. Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat. 4. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. 5. Drain. 6. Or you may cover the beans with the same amount of water and let stand overnight. 7. Drain and proceed as follows. 8. Combine beans, broth, and next 8 ingredients (broth through garlic) in the large heavy pan and bring to a boil. 9. Partially cover and reduce heat to medium-low. 10. Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. 11. Stir in tomatoes, diced chilies,and liquid smoke, if desired. 12. Simmer 1 hour. 13. Discard bay leaves and serve. 14. Ladle soup into bowls and top with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 tablespoon cilantro. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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