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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