I don't make black bean soup that often; it requires foresight of soaking the beans and I am usually a spur of the moment sort of cook. But it was a little cool yesterday and I knew I was going to be working in the yard all afternoon weeding and then laying down cardboard and wood chips so I was able to get the beans soaking in the morning. I let them soak for about 6 hours and then cooked the soup for a little over 2 hours. It worked out perfectly.
Black bean soup can have many variations but I stick to a simple recipe. I just cook up some onions and peppers and cumin and then throw in whole, peeled garlic, black beans, and stock. Then I let it cook for an hour and then add a can of whole tomatoes in their juice and a can of corn and cook for another hour. Then I puree it all with my immersion blender. Now, that is some okay soup, but nothing to write home about.
The trick is in the condiments. I like to top it with chopped cilantro, parsley, red onion, jalapenos, and a big dollop of sour cream.
We just went and shoveled into the trailer 3 more yards of wood chips so after I finish my coffee it is back to the grind and then more black bean soup for lunch. But the yard is going to look fantastic!
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