Black Bean Soup C. Bailey's Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup C. Bailey's Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Dry black beans, rinsed and picked over; 4 quart Chicken stock; 1 bn celery, with leaves minced; 1 lb Carrots, minced; 2 lrg Onions, minced; 1 lrg Lemon, grated zest of; 1/4 c. Fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Freshly grnd pepper; 1 lrg Lemon, thinly sliced, then slices quartered

Servings: persons

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["Combine beans in large saucepan with sufficient water to cover by 1"".", "Bring to boil over high heat.", "Boil 1 minute.", "Remove pan from heat, cover tightly and let stand 1 hour.", "(Or possibly soak beans overnight in large bowl with sufficient water to cover by 1"".)", "Drain.", "Combine beans in 5 quart Dutch oven or possibly soup kettle with chicken broth, celery, carrots, onions and lemon zest.", "Bring to boil over high heat.", "Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, till liquid is just below the surface of beans and ingredients are very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hrs.", "Using slotted spoon, transfer soup solids in batches to food processor and puree.", "Transfer puree to large bowl and add in cooking liquid (or possibly puree solids and liquid to gether in blender).", "Return soup to Dutch oven.", "Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till heated through.", "Place a lemon quarter in bottom of each bowl.", "Pour in soup and serve immediately.", "Makesabout 3 qts or possibly 10 to 12 servings."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

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Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Dry black beans, rinsed and picked over, 4 quart Chicken stock, 1 bn celery, with leaves minced, 1 lb Carrots, minced, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup C. Bailey's Recipe 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.

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