A creamy soup with a touch of Caribbean flavor. Uncle Bill’s Tips: If using canned beans, reduce cooking time to 40 minutes after adding the beans. You may also use 2 (7.5 ounce) cans flaked ham if you desire a different flavor. Add ham to cooking pot after adding broth.
Original recipe makes 12 servings
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups dry black beans
6 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves
2 cups water
8 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Directions
- In a medium-size stock pot, add dried black beans and 6 cups of water, cover and let soak overnight.
- In another large stock pot, heat olive oil and add onion, minced garlic and chopped celery. Saute until vegetables are softened.
- Drain and rinse soaked black beans. Add pre-soaked beans or drained and rinsed canned beans to vegetable mixture along with 2 cups water and broth. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer.
- Add cayenne pepper and ground cumin. Partially cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until beans are soft.
- Puree soup in batches in food processor or blender. Return pureed soup to stock pot and simmer.
- Add vinegar, sherry, soy sauce and pepper. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 199 kcal
Carbohydrates: 29.6 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Fat: 5.1 g
Fiber: 6.9 g
Protein: 9.5 g
Sodium: 128 mg
