Black Bean Soup
Ingredients
1 pound black beans, soaked
8 C. water
2 Tbsp. salt
1 C. onion, chopped
1 C. green pepper, chopped
1 C. celery, chopped
1 C. carrots, chopped
8 Tbsp. olive oil
6 each garlic cloves
1 Tbsp. cumin
4 tsp. white vinegar
1 tsp. soy sauce
Cooking Instructions
Simmer beans in water till soft. Sauté onions, pepper, celery and carrots in olive oil until the onions turn golden brown. Add garlic, cumin, vinegar and soy sauce. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Drain about 1/2 C. water from beans and add it to the sauté. Cook over a low heat for 30 minutes. Combine vegetables with beans. Cook for another 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
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