Black Bean Soup Recipes

Ingredients :

450 g black beans

1.2 liter stock or water

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper

1 large onion

1 garlic clove

3 tbsp oil

2 tbsp red wine

300 ml milk

150 ml soured cream

1. Soak the beans in cold water overnight.
2. Drain well and put into a pan with the stock or water and bay leaf.
3. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours.
4. Put through a sieve or blend in a liquidizer, discarding the bay leaf.
5. Season well with salt and pepper and return to a clean pan.
6. Chop the onion finely and crush the garlic.
7. Cook in the oil over low heat until soft and golden.
8. Add to the bean purée with the wine.
9. Add enough milk to give the required thickness.
10. Reheat gently and add more salt and pepper if liked.
11. Serve with a spoonful of soured cream in each bowl.

A thick creamy soup which may be made with red kidney beans. A garnish of soured cream makes a pleasing contrast.

Serves 4 - 6

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