Black Bean Soup

Name: Black Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb. black beans; 2 qt. cold water; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 medium size onions, peeled and chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 carrots, chopped; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. oregano; 1 tsp. basil; salt and pepper to taste; 1 can tomato sauce; sour cream (optional)

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. black beans
2 qt. cold water
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium size onions, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, chopped
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
salt and pepper to taste
1 can tomato sauce
sour cream (optional)

Directions

1

Soak beans overnight in cold water.
2

I usually don't have things planned that far in advance, so I pre-cook the beans in cold water.
3

Bring to a boil approximately 20 minutes.
4

Drain. Heat oil in stock pot and saute onions, celery, garlic, carrots, cumin, oregano and basil until tender.
5

Add water, beans and tomato sauce.
6

Bring to a boil.
7

Reduce heat and cook approximately 2 hours.
8

Serve with French bread and a dollop of sour cream can be put in the middle of each serving.