Black Bean Soup With Rice And Sherry Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup With Rice And Sherry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry black beans; 1 quart beef broth; 1 quart chicken broth; 1/2 pound smoked ham hock; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 carrot, sliced; 4 sprigs fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ground thyme; salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1 small red onion, diced

Servings: persons

1 cup dry black beans
1 quart beef broth
1 quart chicken broth
1/2 pound smoked ham hock
1 large onion, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
4 sprigs fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 small red onion, diced

1
Place beans in a large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak 8 hours or overnight.
2
Drain and rinse beans and place in a large pot over medium heat with beef broth, chicken broth, ham hock, onion, carrot, parsley, garlic and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 6 to 8 hours.
3
Strain soup into a large saucepan, reserving bean mixture. Remove ham hock and discard. Puree bean mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. Stir into reserved broth. Cook over low heat 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
4
In the last 20 minutes of cooking, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover and cook 20 minutes.
5
Ladle soup into six bowls. Top with cooked rice, a spoonful of sherry and a sprinkling of red onion.

473

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

Variations & substitutions

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry black beans, 1 quart beef broth, 1 quart chicken broth, 1/2 pound smoked ham hock, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup With Rice And Sherry 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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Black Bean Soup With Rice And Sherry

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