Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. dried black beans, soaked 4 hours and drained; 1/4 c. olive oil; 4 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 1 Tbsp. minced garlic; 2 Tbsp. carrots, coarsely chopped; 4 celery stalks with some leaves, coarsely chopped; 1 Tbsp. ground cumin; 2 Tbsp. bay leaves; 1 ham bone or smoked pork butt; 8 oz. ham, cut in small cubes; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground black pepper; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 2/3 c. dry sherry

Servings: persons

4 c. dried black beans, soaked 4 hours and drained
1/4 c. olive oil
4 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. carrots, coarsely chopped
4 celery stalks with some leaves, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
2 Tbsp. bay leaves
1 ham bone or smoked pork butt
8 oz. ham, cut in small cubes
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2/3 c. dry sherry

1
Bring water to a boil and add beans.
2
Reduce heat to simmer and skim off any foam.
3
Cover and cook for 1 hour.
4
Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over moderate heat.
5
Add onions and saute about 4 minutes.
6
Stir in the garlic, carrots, celery and cumin; saute about 3 minutes.
7
Add about 1/2 cup water from the beans.
8
Reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Add water as needed.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Add bay leaves, parsley, ham bone, ham, salt and pepper to beans.
12
Stir in vegetables.
13
Cover and cook for 2 hours, adding a little hot water if too thick.
14
Discard ham bone. Add sherry and cook until hot.

676

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 c. dried black beans, soaked 4 hours and drained, 1/4 c. olive oil, 4 medium onions, coarsely chopped, 1 Tbsp. minced garlic, 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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