Black Bean Soup

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. dried black beans
  • 8 c. cold water
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • pepper
  • 1 ham hock

Directions

  1. 1
    Cover beans with cold water.
  2. 2
    Saute garlic, onions and parsley in butter.
  3. 3
    Add to other ingredients.
  4. 4
    (If you don't want to bother with this, just dump everything in and boil.
  5. 5
    I've tried it both ways and can't tell any real difference.)
  6. 6
    Boil until beans are tender and soup is thick.
  7. 7
    Serve topped with chopped onions, sour cream and grated cheese.
  8. 8
    Serves 6 to 8.

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