Black Bean Soup With Greens Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup With Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound black beans; Water to cover; 1 large peeled onion stuck with two whole cloves; 2 carrots, sliced; 3 celery stalks, chopped; Herb bouquet (thyme and parsley sprigs and bay leaf tied in cheesecloth); 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground mace; 2 garlic cloves, chopped (green part removed); 1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and chopped; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/2 pound shredded collard greens or kale; Creme fraiche for garnish; Lemon slices for garnish; Dark rum for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound black beans
Water to cover
1 large peeled onion stuck with two whole cloves
2 carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
Herb bouquet (thyme and parsley sprigs and bay leaf tied in cheesecloth)
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
2 garlic cloves, chopped (green part removed)
1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound shredded collard greens or kale
Creme fraiche for garnish
Lemon slices for garnish
Dark rum for garnish

1
Soak the beans overnight in cold water to cover in a large saucepan.
2
When you are ready to cook the beans, add the onion and other vegetables, the herb bouquet, allspice, mace, garlic and chili.
3
Simmer gently for an hour to an hour and a half, adding salt and pepper after a half hour's cooking.
4
Remove the herb bouquet from the soup and the cloves from the onion.
5
Then puree the soup in a food processor, doing it in batches.
6
Return the puree to the saucepan, bring the puree to a boil and correct the seasoning.
7
Add the greens and heat them through until they are wilted.
8
To serve, pour the soup into heated individual bowls.
9
If you so desire, each serving can be garnished with a dollop of creme fraiche along with a lemon slice and a teaspoon of dark rum.

302

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound black beans, Water to cover, 1 large peeled onion stuck with two whole cloves, 2 carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup With Greens 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 Greens

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