Bountiful Black Bean Soup Recipe

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   Place beans in large saucepan.

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   Add in sufficient water to cover beans by 1 inch.

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   Bring to boil over high heat.

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   Boil 1 minute.

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   Remove pan from heat; cover tightly and let stand 1 hour.

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   (Or possibly soak beans overnight in large bowl with sufficient cool water to cover by 1 inch.)

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   Drain.

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   Combine beans in 5-qt Dutch oven or possibly soup kettle with chicken broth, celery, carrots, onions, and lemon zest.

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   Bring to boil over high heat.

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    Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, till liquid is just below surface of beans and ingredients are very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hrs.

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    Using slotted spoon, transfer soup solids in batches to food processor and puree.

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    Transfer puree to large bowl and add in cooking liquid.

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    (Or possibly puree solids and liquids together in blender.

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    Or possibly force soup through coarse sieve or possibly pass it through food mill, discarding skins.)

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    Return soup to Dutch oven.

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    Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till heated through.

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    Place lemon quarter in bottom of each bowl.

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    Pour in soup and serve immediately.

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    Makesabout 3 qts of 10-12 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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