BLACK BEAN SOUP - How to make BLACK BEAN SOUP Recipe

BLACK BEAN SOUP

1 pound Black Beans, rinse and drain

Cover beans in fresh cold water and soak for 8-10 hours. Drain water.

In dutch oven or large heavy pot add...

Black Beans

8 cups fresh cold water

On high heat bring beans and water to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover bean and cook for 1 hour.

In large skillet on medium heat add...

• 1/2 cup green pepper. chopped
• 1/2 cup sherry cooking wine
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cups onions, chopped

Saute until browning begins to develop around onion edges...5-8 minutes. Add to black beans. Simmer for 1 more hour. Add...

• 2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Remove from heat for 1 hour.

Remove bay leaves and puree some for the black beans for a hearty soup.

Return beans back to medium heat to warm. Serve.

Tips: Serve over cooked rice, puree to make "Black Bean Dip".