Black bean soup (rapp)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBlack beans, soaked
8cupsWater
2tablespoonsSalt
1cupOnion, chopped
1cupGreen pepper, chopped
1cupCelery, chopped
1cupCarrots, chopped
8tablespoonsOlive oil
6Garlic cloves
1tablespoonCumin
4teaspoonsWhite vinegar
1teaspoonSoy sauce

Directions

Simmer beans in water till soft.

Saute onions, pepper, celery & carrots in olive oil til the onions turn golden brown. Add garlic, cumin, vinegar & soy sauce. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes.

Drain about ½ c water from beans & add it to the saute. Cook over a low heat for 30 minutes.

Combine vegetables with beans. Cook for another 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary.

Joel Rapp, "Mother Nature's Vegetarian Feasts"