Mikodissimin-Opinabo (Pea, Bean & Potato Soup)

1/2 lb Soup beans, dried

1/2 lb Black beans

4 lg Potatoes

4 tb Oil

4 tb Salt

1/2 ts Black pepper

1/2 c Shallots, chopped

Wash, soak & cook the dried peas as indicated on the package. Retain the cooking water. Cook the potatoes & save the cooking water. Measure the reserved cooking waters to 8 cups: add fresh water if necessary. Pour into a soup pot. Crush the peas & beans with the potatoes & add to the liquid, with the remaining ingredients. Simmer slowly for 1 hour.