BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH GREENS

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound black beans
Water to cover
1 large peeled onion stuck with two whole cloves
2 carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
Herb bouquet (thyme and parsley sprigs and bay leaf tied in cheesecloth)
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
2 garlic cloves, chopped (green part removed)
1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound shredded collard greens or kale
Creme fraiche for garnish
Lemon slices for garnish
Dark rum for garnish

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight in cold water to cover in a large saucepan. When you are ready to cook the beans, add the onion and other vegetables, the herb bouquet, allspice, mace, garlic and chili. Simmer gently for an hour to an hour and a half, adding salt and pepper after a half hour's cooking.
  • Remove the herb bouquet from the soup and the cloves from the onion. Then puree the soup in a food processor, doing it in batches. Return the puree to the saucepan, bring the puree to a boil and correct the seasoning. Add the greens and heat them through until they are wilted.
  • To serve, pour the soup into heated individual bowls. If you so desire, each serving can be garnished with a dollop of creme fraiche along with a lemon slice and a teaspoon of dark rum.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 175, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ken Alyona
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's so easy to make and it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Ema Subu
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This soup is delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the chipotle peppers.


System The One
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much broth.


Asemahle Mtyi
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This soup is a great base recipe. I like to add different vegetables and spices to it to change up the flavor.


Zainab Ashraf
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to taste.


Maja Scavnicar
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This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


M Sajid Panwar
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the greens added a nice touch.


Thobeka Mchunu
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Tahir Bajwa
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always feel good after eating it.


Melissa Moreno
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover black beans. It's also a very healthy and affordable meal.


Michelle Yeakey
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Josh Rongone
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the addition of the greens, they really brighten up the dish.


mohamad fattouh
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The soup is easy to make and very affordable. I will definitely be making this again.


Pes Official
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This black bean soup with greens is a delicious and hearty meal! The soup is packed with flavor and the greens add a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.