Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound black beans; Water to cover (2 to 3 quarts); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 3 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped; Herb bouquet (parsley, thyme, bay leaf tied in cheesecloth); 1/4 teaspoon mace; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/4 cup of dark rum; 1/2 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 pound black beans
Water to cover (2 to 3 quarts)
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
3 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped
Herb bouquet (parsley, thyme, bay leaf tied in cheesecloth)
1/4 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
3 cloves garlic, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup of dark rum
1/2 cup sour cream

1
Pick over the beans.
2
Put them in a large saucepan and add water to cover.
3
Bring to boil, drain and add fresh water to cover.
4
Add the remaining ingredients except the rum and sour cream and simmer, covered, for about two hours, or until the beans are tender.
5
Add more water as necessary and stir frequently.
6
When the beans are cooked, puree them in a food processor until smooth.
7
Serve the soup in heated bowls garnished with a teaspoon of rum and a dollop of sour cream.

245

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound black beans, Water to cover (2 to 3 quarts), 1 large onion, chopped, 1 carrot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Bean Soup

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