Black Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups dry black bean (1 lb)

4 tblspoon butter

2 large onions chopped

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 bay leaves

1/2 lb bacon

dash of cayene powder

2 cans chicken broth

1 whole red pepper chopped

2 whole green pepper chopped

(ancho or serano)

dash of dried thyme

2 tablespoons flour

1/2 cup sherry

Preparation

Soak beans overnight in water to cover. Next day saute bacon in a stock pot, then add the vegies, bay leaves, garlic, and saute. Add onions first for about 10 min. Next add flour, blend well, and cook for 2-3 min.

Add stock and bring to boil (add more water if needed). Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 hours partially covered. Strain beans, add to the pot, and simmer another 2 hours, stirring occaisonally. add more water if the mixture gets too thick or the beans are not covered.

Remove from heat and put the soup through a food processor not a blender. Taste, correct seasoning, add the sherry, and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and seve with cheese or sour cream.