Black bean soup is a soup made with black beans as the main ingredient. Other ingredients may include vegetables, meat, and spices. This soup is popular in many parts of the world, including Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa.
Use 6 qts chicken broth OR 3 ea bouillon cubes AND 6 qt of water.
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 simmer until vegetables aresoft, about 30 minutes.
Add beans, rice, seasonings, and broth tosoup pot.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 1/2 to 3hours.
Let soup cool; put through blender a little at a time untilsmooth.
Return to soup pot; reheat on low about 45 minutes, addingwine and sherry.
Ladle into bowls.
Serves 20 .
Ingredients
Directions
Use 6 qts chicken broth OR 3 ea bouillon cubes AND 6 qt of water.
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 simmer until vegetables aresoft, about 30 minutes.
Add beans, rice, seasonings, and broth tosoup pot.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 1/2 to 3hours.
Let soup cool; put through blender a little at a time untilsmooth.
Return to soup pot; reheat on low about 45 minutes, addingwine and sherry.
Ladle into bowls.
Serves 20 .
