black bean soup

(from this yummy cookbook)

oh my GOODNESS this soup was incredible! 

next time i make it i'm going to double it & freeze some!

so simple & so delicious!

whatcha need:

*1 lbs dry black beans (i used canned)

*4 c veggie broth

*1 c leek, chopped

*1 c fennel, chopped

*1 sweet onion, chopped

*1 yellow onion, chopped

*1 red onion, chopped

*1 c cilantro, chopped (we don't like cilantro so i omitted it)

*1 c scallions, chopped

*1/2 tsp, thyme

*1 Tbs paprika

*sea salt & ground black pepper to taste

*3 bay leaves

how ya make it:

>soak beans in warm water overnight. drain & rinse the beans, & transfer them to a large pot w veggie broth & 2 cups cold, salted water. bring to a boil. (if u use canned beans just add the broth & beans after you sauté the veggies.)

>while the beans are cooking, chop leek, fennel, onions, cilantro, & scallions. set aside 1/4 c red onion for garnishing. 

>saute leek, fennel, onions, cilantro, scallions, thyme, & paprika for 1 min. then season w salt & pepper to taste.

>add bay leaves & all the other ingredients to boiling beans & simmer, covered, for about 20-30 mins.

>remove bay leaves before serving. garnish w red onion.

yum! i need to make this again! 

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