COACH HOUSE BLACK BEAN SOUP

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Another of my Top Ten favorites from Colorado Cache, a classic recipe we enjoy often at The Hotel California. The secret ingredients are the parsnips and the Madeira, of course. This soup is so good, it's scary!

Provided by San Marcos Sunshine

Categories     Black Beans

Time 5h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb black beans
2 1/2 quarts water
6 slices bacon, cut in small pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 medium onions, chopped
2 smoked ham hocks, split (or a meaty ham bone or ham shanks)
2 lbs beef bones
3 sprigs parsley (I add more)
2 bay leaves
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 -3 carrots, chopped (or sliced)
2 -3 parsnips, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup madeira wine
2 hardboiled egg, chopped (optional)
lemon slice, sprinkled with
chopped parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Wash beans, cover with cold water and soak overnight. Drain & wash again.
  • Place beans in a saucepan and add 2-1/2 quarts of fresh water. Cover and simmer 90 minutes.
  • Cook bacon in a large heavy kettle for a few minutes. Add celery & onions and cook until tender; do not brown. Blend in flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Add ham and beef bones, parsley, bay leaves, garlic, carots, parsnips, salt & pepper and the beans with the cooking liquid. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 hours. Add more water if necessary.
  • Remove bones and/or rind or hocks from the pot and set aside.
  • Blend about 1/2 the soup in a blender (or use an immersion blender) and return it to the pot.
  • Remove the meat from the bones or hocks, chop fine and return to the soup, discarding the bones.
  • Add the wine.
  • Top each serving with chopped eggs and float a slice of lemon on top, sprinkled with chopped parsley.
  • Serve with additional Madeira to splash on top if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 661.9, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 6.5

Rehman Mughal
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This is the best black bean soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it!


Azharuddin Samrat
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This soup is so flavorful and hearty. I love the smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers.


Lezinah Man
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Lucy Kibicho
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This soup is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper.


Muzzamil Gaming
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I love that this soup is made with all pantry staples. It's so convenient and affordable.


Kizito Arnold
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


ALFRED CHUKS GOGO
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I'm not usually a fan of black bean soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.


Rui Kawazaki
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so healthy.


Demetria Sullivan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It has a nice smoky flavor and the perfect amount of spice.


Damilare horla
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


KaeLea Edwards
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Brianna C
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the combination of black beans, corn, and tomatoes. I also appreciate that it's a relatively quick and easy recipe to make.


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