Black Bean Soup Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time4 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Dry black beans - 1 pound, rinsed and soak overnight in water
 Water8 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion1
 Carrots2
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm)
 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Tomatoes - 1 number, 16-ounce can, cut up
 Worcestershire sauce2 Tablespoon
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Bay leaf - 1 number
 Eggs - 2 numbers, hard-cooked, sliced

Directions

MAKING
1. In large saucepan combine beans and water, bring the mixture to boil; reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and cover and let it stand for about 1 hour but do not drain.
3. In a saucepan cook onion, carrots, and garlic in butter or margarine till onion is tender and translucent,
4. Stir in beans and liquid, un-drained tomatoes, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and bay leaf; cover and simmer for about 3 hours or till beans are done.
5. Remove and discard bay leaf.

SERVING
6. Mash beans slightly before arranging into individual serving bowl.
7. Top with egg slices and serve hot.
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