Halloween Bean Soup

1 pound black beans
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, diced
2 tablespoons A-1 Sauce
1 pound carrots, cut into rounds
Salt and cayenne pepper
Cilantro for garnish (optional)

Rinse and soak beans overnight. Drain beans and empty into a large stock pot. Add enough water to cover the beans by 2 to 3 inches. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam which rises to the surface. Add garlic and onion.

Lower heat and cook until onions are soft, about 15 minutes. Add A-1 Sauce, salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Cook for about one hour. Add carrots and continue cooking one hour longer. Garnish with cilantro if de-sired and serve.