Caldo de Frijoles Negros

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• 1 pound dried black beans(picked over and rinsed)
• 2.5 quarts water
• 1 medium white onion(peeled and halved)
• 1 large bunch epazote
• 2 Tbsp. safflower oil
• 0.7 ounces dried chipotles(about 20 small or 11 medium)
• 3 garlic cloves(coarsely chopped)
• 2 Tbsp. lard or safflower oil
• 1 medium white onion(finely chopped)
• 2.25 tsp. salt(or to taste)