Black Bean Soup

Name: Black Bean Soup
Ingredients: 2 c. black beans; 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1/2 stick butter; 1 1/2 T. flour; 1 c. chopped ham; 3 sliced leeks; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 t. salt; 1/4 t. black pepper; 2 boiled eggs, chopped

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 c. black beans
2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 stick butter
1 1/2 T. flour
1 c. chopped ham
3 sliced leeks
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
2 boiled eggs, chopped

Directions

1

Pick over and wash beans.
2

Soak overnight in cold water to cover then drain.
3

Add 2 1/2 qts. water, cook over low heat about 1 1/2 hours.
4

In soup kettle, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Blend in flour cook 1 minute.
5

Stir into beans gradually.
6

Add to this mixture the remaining ingredients.
7

Simmer about 3-4 hours.
8

Remove from heat, discard bay leaves.
9

If desired, add 1/2 c. Madeira.
10

When serving float a very thin slice of lemon on top of bowl of soup (optional).