Spanish black bean soup

 
                          SPANISH BLACK BEAN SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetarian                       Soups
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       lb           Black beans
    2       ts           Salt
    2       md           Onions -- chopped
    4       md           Green peppers -- cut into
                         -chunks
    6                    Garlic cloves -- mashed
    2       tb           Oregano
    6                    Bay leaves
      1/2   c            Olive oil
    2       tb           Wine vinegar
 
    Wash beans; place in a large pot and cover with water.
    Add salt and soak overnight. Early the next day add
   onions, green peppers, garlic, oregano and bay leaves.
    Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Simemr on
   low heat all day, stirring often. When beans are
   medium soft add olvie oil. Cook until thick and beans
   are done. At this point you may add more salt, if
   desired. With a fork, remove green pepper skins and
   bay leaves. Serve over rice. Serves 4 to 6.
   
    Note: Fresh chopped onions are usually sprinkled over
   black beans. This freezes well. Reheat on very low
   heat.
   
    Source: Suncoast Seasons/Dunedin Youth Guild, Inc.,
   Dunedin, FL/MM by DEEANNE/Received in Cookbook Swap
   from Sue Woodward, Nov. 93
  
 
 
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