Memory Lane Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Memory Lane Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried black beans; 6 cups water, for soaking; 8 cups water, for cooking; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 2 teaspoons salt; black pepper, freshly ground

Servings: persons

1 lb dried black beans
6 cups water, for soaking
8 cups water, for cooking
1 large carrot, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 teaspoons salt
black pepper, freshly ground

1
Soak 1 lb. of dried black beans in 6 cups water, either by the quick soak method (boil for 2 minutes, let sit one hour) or overnight.
2
Drain the beans.
3
Put them in a soup pot and add 8 cups of water.
4
Add diced vegetables, bay leaf and oregano or Italian Seasoning.
5
Bring to a boil, then turn heat to simmer.
6
Cover and simmer until beans are very soft. This might take 2-plus hours.
7
Stir from time to time and add water if it needs some.
8
When beans are very soft, add 1/4 cup sherry, 2 teaspoons salt and black pepper to taste.
9
Simmer another 15 minutes.
10
Remove bay leaf.
11
Puree with a stick blender if you have one, or in container of blender jar. (Safety warning: If you use a blender do not fill more than 1/2 full with hot soup and hold the lid on firmly with one hand to prevent volcanic eruption.)
12
Garnish with avocado cubes or lemon and serve hot.

179

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried black beans, 6 cups water, for soaking, 8 cups water, for cooking, 1 large carrot, diced, and more.

Yes, Memory Lane Black Bean Soup 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.

Memory Lane Black Bean Soup

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