GLORIA'S BLACK BEAN SOUP

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Provided by Douglas Rodriguez

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Sauté     Bell Pepper     Spring     Sour Cream     Oregano

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound dried black beans
3 quarts water
2 bay leaves
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 shallots, chopped
2 onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 red onion, diced, for garnish
8 ounces sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a nonreactive pan. Cover with the 3 quarts of water, add the bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the beans for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently and adding more water if necessary to keep them well covered.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan or skillet. Sauté the bell peppers, shallots, and onions over medium heat until the onions are translucent, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, cumin, dried and fresh oregano, and sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth.
  • When the beans are almost tender, add the puréed mixture, sugar, and salt to the beans and cook until just tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Adjust the seasonings, garnish with the red onion and sour cream, and serve.

Stf Gargy
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it always warms me up on a cold day. I love the addition of the avocado and sour cream. It really makes the soup.


arjun sunar
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the creamy texture and the smoky flavor of the black beans.


Sebastian Alvarado
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I've already had several people ask me for the recipe.


William Lingerfelt
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the addition of the avocado and sour cream. It really takes the soup to the next level.


Nayanta Jeon
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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 it's always delicious. I love the smoky flavor of the black beans and the creamy texture of the soup.


mudasir sattar
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it always warms me up on a cold day. I love the addition of the avocado and sour cream. It really makes the soup.


Kara Smith
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but this soup changed my mind. The soup is so flavorful and the beans are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


BLUE love PANDA
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the creamy texture and the smoky flavor of the black beans.


Bazhdar Obed
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I've already had several people ask me for the recipe.


Bishal Bajgai
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the addition of the avocado and sour cream. It really takes the soup to the next level.


Satwinder Singh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This soup is delicious and easy to make. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.


Linamandla Mpama
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This is the best black bean soup I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and the beans are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Firoz Maqsoodi
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! The flavors were incredible and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


G P
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This is my go-to recipe for black bean soup. It's easy to make and always turns out great. The soup is hearty and flavorful, and the beans are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the avocado and sour cream, which add a nice touch of richness. I


John Carlisle
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I'm not usually a fan of black bean soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the beans are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the avocado and sour cream, which add a nice touch of richness. I will definitely


Sayem Uddin
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This soup is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nasser Nsereko
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. I like to add a little extra spice by using a hotter salsa. My family loves it!


Sylvester Gordon
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This black bean soup is phenomenal! The flavors are rich and complex, and the beans are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the avocado and sour cream, which add a creamy richness to the soup. I will definitely be making this again.