Elk & Black Bean Soup

Name: Elk & Black Bean Soup
Ingredients: FOR THE SOUP:; 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Celery Ribs, Chopped; 1/2 whole Large Red Bell Pepper, Chopped; 1 whole Anaheim Chile, Seeded And Chopped; 30 ounces, weight Black Beans, Canned, Undrained; 2 cups Vegetable Broth Or Stock; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Comino Seeds, Ground; 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Water; 6 ounces, weight Elk Tenderloin, Cubed Into 1/2 Inch Pieces; _____; FOR THE MARINADE:; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

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Ingredients

FOR THE SOUP:
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 whole Celery Ribs, Chopped
1/2 whole Large Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 whole Anaheim Chile, Seeded And Chopped
30 ounces, weight Black Beans, Canned, Undrained
2 cups Vegetable Broth Or Stock
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Comino Seeds, Ground
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
1-1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1-1/2 Tablespoon Water
6 ounces, weight Elk Tenderloin, Cubed Into 1/2 Inch Pieces
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FOR THE MARINADE:
1 teaspoon Cumin
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Directions

1

Place elk tenderloin in a container with marinade mixture for approximately 3 hours prior to soup preparation.
2

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, until onion softens.
3

In a food processor, combine sauteed onion and garlic, celery, peppers, and one can of black beans. Puree items and add to a large saucepan or stock pot. Add vegetable stock, remaining black beans, salt, ground comino seeds, and lemon juice. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer.
4

In a skillet over medium high heat saute elk pieces until outside is browned. DO NOT COOK THROUGH. Add elk to soup and continue to simmer for approximately 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
5

Combine cornstarch and water, and add to soup. Continue to cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6

Serve!
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Nutrition Info per 1 cup serving: 281 calories, 4.2 g fat, 0.8 g saturated fat, 45 g carbohydrates, 14 g fiber, 28 g protein