Smoky Simmered Beans with Sofrito

Ingredients

• 1 medium red or green bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters
• 3 aji dulce, aji amarillo, or mini bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 6 large garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 6 sprigs fresh culantro leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped (see Note)
• 6 sprigs fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 3 cups home-cooked pinto, navy, or pink beans (or two 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed)
• ½ cup cup Sofrito (see above)
• 2 tablespoons bacon fat or olive oil
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed
• 2 dried bay leaves

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