Black bean soup #5
8 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | (or so) black beans; soaked overnight and rinsed well |
| 2 | larges | Onions; chopped |
| 3 | Carrots; cut in halved slices | |
| 3 | Celery stalks; chopped (up to) | |
| 2 | tablespoons | (heaping) chopped garlic (up to) |
| 2 | teaspoons | Cumin (seed or ground) |
| 1 | teaspoon | Ground coriander |
| Salt to taste | ||
| Cayenne pepper to taste | ||
Directions
Simmer the black beans, garlic, and veggies in 2-3 quarts of water until reasonably tender. Add the spices to taste and simmer 10-15 minutes longer.
The veggies get a little dark-looking if added at the start, so alternatively you can simmer the black beans until tender, saute the chopped veggies in a little olive oil, and add them at the end with the spices.
Another possible addition is a little sliced smoked sausage -- I use turkey smoked sausage because it's lower in fat, but any would do.
Serve with cornbread or french bread. This soup freezes well, and is better the next day too.
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