Black Bean Soup

Name: Black Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 pound black beans, dried; 1 x water; 1 pound bacon cut crosswise, thin strip; 1 each onions diced; 1 each sweet red bell peppers diced; 1 each carrots diced; 1 each celery diced; 1 teaspoon cilantro chopped; 1 each garlic minced; 16 cups chicken broth; 1 x chili powder; 1 x salt; 1 x black pepper; 1 x salsa optional; 1 x sour cream optional

15 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 pound black beans, dried
1 x water
1 pound bacon cut crosswise, thin strip
1 each onions diced
1 each sweet red bell peppers diced
1 each carrots diced
1 each celery diced
1 teaspoon cilantro chopped
1 each garlic minced
16 cups chicken broth
1 x chili powder
1 x salt
1 x black pepper
1 x salsa optional
1 x sour cream optional

Directions

1

Soak beans in water to cover in refrigerator overnight.
2

Drain and rinse in colander.
3

Set aside.
4

Cook bacon in large pot until almost browned.
5

Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, celery, cilantro and garlic and saute over medium heat until vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
6

Add beans and chicken stock and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
7

Reduce heat and simmer until beans are soft, about 1 hour.
8

Puree soup in batches in blender.
9

Strain back into pot.
10

Season to taste with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
11

Serve in wide-rimmed soup bowls and garnish with salsa and cream if desired.