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Post by Horselover Fat on Dec 1, 2023 22:03:51 GMT
Digging in the outside deep freeze I found two containers of black bean soup. Spicy soup. Three cans black beans, one can Rotel tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, cumin, chili powder, chicken broth. The one recipe I make pretty often where I get to use the immersion blender. thegoldenhornblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/black-bean-soup-2023.html
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Post by divtal on Dec 2, 2023 17:47:15 GMT
I love bean soups, but I've never had a "plain" black bean soup. I've had them included in a mix of beans ... but, mostly in bean salads. I'll have to take a closer look. Thanks.
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Post by Horselover Fat on Dec 2, 2023 18:14:55 GMT
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Post by Horselover Fat on Dec 2, 2023 18:34:20 GMT
The text of the original recipe I typed out in 2021: 3 cans low-sodium black beans (rinsed and drained) 1 box (32 oz.) low-sodium chicken broth 1 can Rotel tomatoes 1 large onion, 2 big stalks celery, 1 medium bell pepper, 4 cloves garlic (chopped) 1 smoked ham hock or ham bone 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder Bay leaf, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, black pepper and salt. Heat some olive oil in a big heavy pot and throw in the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic. Add salt, cayenne, black pepper. Cook for a few minutes until soft. Add Rotel tomato, a splash of any alcohol on hand, ham hock, bay leaf, healthy pinch of thyme and basil. Let simmer for a few minutes. Add black beans and chicken broth, one teaspoon each of cumin and chili powder, and bring up to a boil. Simmer for one hour. Skim any grease or foam that comes to the top while cooking Now comes the fun part if you have an immersion blender. You can take some beans out in portions and use a blender or food processor. Always be careful blending hot liquids. Some people like to leave some of the beans whole. Some people like to have the whole thing pureed smooth. I usually go pretty smooth. Remove bay leaf and ham hock before blending. You can add a little water too before you blend if it’s too thick or too spicy. The beans will thicken up. A shot of worcestershire and hot sauce at the end of cooking will brighten flavors.
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Post by sunshine on Dec 2, 2023 21:29:23 GMT
We love black beans. When I buy refried beans, I usually get the black bean kind. I'll have to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing it.
We have an annual family fish fry every year at my brother and sister-in-law's place. My brother and an uncle fish during the summer for the fish to have and usually catch a huge amount of crappie. Also have some catfish and trout.
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