Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Negros)
Category
Soup & Stew
Servings
4 - 6 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
3 hours 30 minutes
Author:
Melissa's Corporate Chefs

Ingredients
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1 pound Black Beans
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1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
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1/2 cup Onion, diced
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3 cloves Peeled Garlic, chopped
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1 Organic Bell Pepper or Enjoya Pepper, chopped
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1/2 cup Organic Celery, chopped
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1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped
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Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
Directions
Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Rinse and drain several times. Cook with at least 7 cups of water for 3 hours. Add more water if needed. When the beans are tender, add the remaining ingredients and cook another ½ hour.
To serve, you may want to add any or all of the following: Fresh lemon juice, Tabasco, sour cream, chives, green onions.
Or add one or two eggs, cook for another 2-3 minutes, serve with flour or corn tortillas.