The answer is the citrus and the spices. It makes
an ordinary muddy tasting black bean soup into something that makes a party in your mouth!! It has a bit of a kick in the heat department too.Recipe By : Sitara
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :2:00
Categories : Soups
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound dried black beans -- soaked overnight
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion -- chopped
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons coriander
3 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 large carrot -- sliced
2 stalks celery -- diced
1/2 large green pepper -- chopped
1 quart stock - chicken or vegetable (more if needed)
3 tablespoons sherry
3 ounces orange juice
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Soak the black beans overnight in your soup pot. Rinse and drain before starting your soup.
1. Put beans on to cook with stock.
2. Add vegetables and cook till beans are tender. Add some stock if soup seems too thick.
3. Add seasonings and check for flavor. Simmer for 10 minutes more.
You can make this soup as spicy as you like by adding or subtracting the amount of cayenne you use.
This is one of those soups that, once you start eating it, you have a hard time stopping.