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Black Bean Soup Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr

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.

 2 lb black beans
 3 c uncooked brown rice
 ½ c sunflower oil
 ½ ts cayenne
 ½ lb bacon
 1 tb Vegetable seasoning salt
 ½ lb diced ham
 4 ts ground cumin
 8 ea onions, chopped
 6 qt Chicken broth
 7 ea cloves garlic, minced
 ¼ c white wine
 7 ea stalks celery, chopped
 1 c sherry
1

Use 6 qts chicken broth OR 3 ea bouillon cubes AND 6 qt of water.

2

Wash black beans, cover with water and allow to soak overnight; rinse;drain; set aside.

3

Pour oil into large soup pot.

4

Add bacon, ham,onion, garlic and celery.

5

Cook at high simmer until vegetables aresoft, about 30 minutes.

6

Add beans, rice, seasonings, and broth tosoup pot.

7

Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 1/2 to 3hours.

8

Let soup cool; put through blender a little at a time untilsmooth.

9

Return to soup pot; reheat on low about 45 minutes, addingwine and sherry.

10

Ladle into bowls.

11

Serves 20 .