Southwestern Black Bean Soup

1 pound black beans
2 quarts water
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
2 16-ounce cans whole tomatoes, chopped with liquid
1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies
1 4-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons  chili powder
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1-1/2 tablespoons garlic salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sugar
Crock Pot:   Put everything into the pot, except the cilantro and sugar.  Set the cooker on high, cover, and let it cook all day (about 8 hours).  Add the cilantro and stir in sugar 

Yield:  8 -10 servings