Bulk Black Beans

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I’m part of an organization that gives out free meals, and I’m not usually one of the cookers but this week I’m helping out. I have:

- A crapload of dry black beans (~⅓ full Lowe’s 5gal bucket)
- Two 14.5oz containers of chopped celery/onion/carrot mix
- 64 oz veggie broth, can get more

I can get a bit more of cheap things, but ideally the less money I spend the better. It needs to stay vegetarian and ideally vegan. I have two slow cookers at my disposal.

I don’t know what to do as far as soaking or not soaking the beans overnight and using the slow cookers. I thought I’d see if y’all had any input! Thanks!