Oaxacan Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Oaxacan Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces black beans, picked over; 6 cups water; 1 stalk fennel, chopped; 4 -6 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed,chopped; 1 onion, diced; salt, to taste; pepper; 3 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped; 12 shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup oil, to garnish (optional); 4 -6 corn tortillas, cut in strips,to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

12 ounces black beans, picked over
6 cups water
1 stalk fennel, chopped
4 -6 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed,chopped
1 onion, diced
salt, to taste
pepper
3 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/3 cup oil, to garnish (optional)
4 -6 corn tortillas, cut in strips,to garnish (optional)

1
place beans in a 4 qt pot, cover with 6 c water, bring to a boil.
2
remove from heat and let it sit 1 hour, drain.
3
add beans back to the pot with 6 c water, bring to a boil, lower to simmer.
4
add chorizo, fennel, onions, chipoltes, partially cover the pot and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours.
5
use an immersion blender to puree the soup, or do it in batches in a blender.
6
add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until done.
7
heat oil in a skillet.
8
add tortillas in batches, fry until crisp.
9
drain on paper towels.
10
serve the soup topped with tortilla strips and sprinkled with queso fresco.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces black beans, picked over, 6 cups water, 1 stalk fennel, chopped, 4 -6 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed,chopped, and more.

Yes, Oaxacan 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.

Oaxacan Black Bean Soup

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