Beans, Grains & Legumes with bacon

8 ounces smoked bacon , chopped 2 onions , chopped 2 carrots , diced 1/2 head cabbage , diced 1 celery rib , diced 1 garlic clove , minced 2 bay leaves 1 1/2[...]

1 pound dried black beans (turtle beans ) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 ounces smoked bacon , minced or chopped fine 1 chopped onion 2 cloves garlic minced 1[...]