Black bean soup #1

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsBlack beans
½cupSunflower oil
½poundsBacon
½poundsDiced ham
8Chopped onions
7clovesGarlic, minced
7Stalks chopped celery
W/leaves
3cupsUncooked brown rice
½teaspoonCayenne
1tablespoonVegtable season salt
4teaspoonsGround cumin
¼cupWhite wine
1cupSherry
6quartsChicken broth OR
3Bouillon cubes and 6 qt of
Water

Directions

Wash black beans, cover with water and allow to soak overnight; rinse; drain; set aside. Pour oil into large soup pot. Add bacon, ham, onion, garlic and celery. Cook at high simmmer until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes. Add beans, rice, seasonings, and broth to soup pot.

Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 2½-3 hours. Let soup cool; put through a blender a little at a time until smooth.Return to soup pot; reheat on low about 45 minutes, adding wine andsherry.

Ladle into bowls.