Black Bean Soup
- Ready In:
- 3hrs
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
- 12 ounces dried black beans
- 8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrot, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- fresh cilantro (optional)
directions
- Rinse and sort though black beans, discarding any that are shriveled or discolored. Place beans in a large stockpot. Cover beans with water and refrigerate to soak overnight. Drain beans and return to stockpot. Add stock and heat to boiling.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and saute until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Add to stockpot along with oregano, thyme, bay leaf and cayenne pepper. Cover stockpot and reduce heat to simmer for 3 to 4 hours.
- Transfer soup to blender or food processor and puree to desired thickness.(I don't puree the soup, I just leave it like I would for beans). Just before serving add lime juice and garnish with a sprig of fresh cilantro, if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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