Black Bean Soup
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: http://low-cholesterol.food.com/recipe/intense-black-bean-soup-219180?ic1=obnetwork (from RecipeThing user clair)
Cook time: 80 minutesServes 8 people
Categories: Soup, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 7 cups water (or chicken stock)
- 4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Directions
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mix 7 cups of water and black beans and set to boil on medium heat.
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sautee shallot, garlic, cayenne, and crushed red pepper in olive oil until shallots are soft.
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add mixture to the beans and water and stir. boil for 15 minutes.
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add chopped green bell pepper and lower heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
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allow to cool for 15-20 minutes.
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pour half of the mixture into a blender and puree.
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add to pot and reheat until ready to serve.