VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN SOUP
1/3 cup olive oil 2 cups diced yellow onion 1 cup diced green pepper 1 cup diced carrot 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp minced fresh garlic 1 cup diced celery 1 Tbsp cumin powder Dash of dried oregano 2 tsp paprika 3 dashes hot sauce 1 bay leaf 2 sprigs chopped fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp coarse salt Dash of freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans (including liquid) 2 cups water Method 1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan. 2. Add onion, peppers, carrots, garlic, and celery and saute until vegetables are soft. 3. Add cumin, oregano, paprika, hot sauce, bay leaf, cilantro, salt, and pepper. 4. Add tomato paste, vinegar, black beans, and water. 5. Bring to boil, lower heat, and simmer 20 minutes. 6. Yield: 6 - 8 servings (2 quarts). _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
