Better Homes and Gardens Biggest Book of Soups & Stews/2005

Black Bean Soup

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6-8 1-1/2 hours 12 to 14 hours (low) or 6 to 7 hours (high) 346 3gm 6gm 706mg 56gm 19gm 15mg


INGREDIENTS:
1 pound dry black beans 6 cups water 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1 cup coarsely chopped onion 1 cup coarsely chopped celery 2 large vegetable bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons dried savory, curshed
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup half-and-half or light cream



1 Rinse beans. In a large saucepan combine beans and enough water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Cover; let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.
2 In a 4 to 5-1/2 quart slow cooker combine beans, the 6 cups water, the carrots, onion, celery, bouillon cubes, cumin, coriander, savory, garlic, chili powder, and pepper.
3 Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 12 to 14 hours or on high-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours. Mash beans slightly just before serving. Sit in half-and-half.
4 NOTE: Each bouillon cube makes 2 cups broth.

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