Black Bean Soup With Cilantro Pesto Recipe Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup With Cilantro Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Black beans soaked overnight; 2 x Onions; 3 x Carrots; 3 x Garlic cloves chopped; 1 x Bay leaf; 1 tsp Grnd cumin; 1 1/2 tsp Salt Pepper to taste; 1 can Tomato paste - (6 ounce); 1 bn Cilantro; 10 x Parsley sprigs; 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese; 1/2 c. Toasted almonds Juice of 3 limes; 4 Tbsp. Minced garlic; 1 c. Extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp Salt

Servings: persons

1 lb Black beans soaked overnight
2 x Onions
3 x Carrots
3 x Garlic cloves chopped
1 x Bay leaf
1 tsp Grnd cumin
1 1/2 tsp Salt Pepper to taste
1 can Tomato paste - (6 ounce)
1 bn Cilantro
10 x Parsley sprigs
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. Toasted almonds Juice of 3 limes
4 Tbsp. Minced garlic
1 c. Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp Salt

1
Rinse beans in cool water and place in pot with a ratio of twice as much water as beans.
2
Bring water to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer on the stove, stirring often, about 1 1/2 hrs.
4
Meanwhile, prepare the cilantro pesto.
5
Rinse and coarsely chop the cilantro and parsley.
6
Place the cilantro, parsley, cheese, almonds, lime juice and garlic in a food processor.
7
Blend to a smooth mix.
8
With the machine running slowly, pour in the extra virgin olive oil.
9
Add in salt and pulse.
10
Store half in refrigerator for a later date and place the rest in a bowl for service.
11
Peel and chop the carrots and onions for the soup, then set aside.
12
Chop the cilantro, and also reserve.
13
Check beans for tenderness.
14
Saute/fry the carrots, onions, and garlic in oil till golden brown.
15
Add in a small amount of the bean liquid to the saute/fry pan to deglaze.
16
Add in the vegetables to the soup, then add in the tomato paste, cilantro, and salt.
17
Continue to simmer till tender.
18
Serve soup topped with cilantro pesto.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Black beans soaked overnight, 2 x Onions, 3 x Carrots, 3 x Garlic cloves chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup With Cilantro Pesto 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.

Black Bean Soup With Cilantro Pesto Recipe

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