BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH GREENS

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound black beans
Water to cover
1 large peeled onion stuck with two whole cloves
2 carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
Herb bouquet (thyme and parsley sprigs and bay leaf tied in cheesecloth)
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
2 garlic cloves, chopped (green part removed)
1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound shredded collard greens or kale
Creme fraiche for garnish
Lemon slices for garnish
Dark rum for garnish

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight in cold water to cover in a large saucepan. When you are ready to cook the beans, add the onion and other vegetables, the herb bouquet, allspice, mace, garlic and chili. Simmer gently for an hour to an hour and a half, adding salt and pepper after a half hour's cooking.
  • Remove the herb bouquet from the soup and the cloves from the onion. Then puree the soup in a food processor, doing it in batches. Return the puree to the saucepan, bring the puree to a boil and correct the seasoning. Add the greens and heat them through until they are wilted.
  • To serve, pour the soup into heated individual bowls. If you so desire, each serving can be garnished with a dollop of creme fraiche along with a lemon slice and a teaspoon of dark rum.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 175, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Lawal Lukman Olagoke
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This soup is a waste of time and ingredients. It's bland and flavorless.


tahir mustafa
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I didn't like the texture of the soup. It was too thick for my taste.


Malik Wazir
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I found that the soup was a bit too salty for my taste.


Thomas knuckles
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This soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but it's still very good.


Bernadine Simpson
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I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal.


Jesse Hopkins
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This soup is a great source of protein and fiber.


Katie strait
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I love that this soup is made with simple, wholesome ingredients.


Mohan Kumar
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover black beans.


Olayemi Emmanuel Atiba
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I'm not a vegetarian, but this soup is so good that I don't even miss the meat.


Mekdes Worku
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This is the best black bean soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Sk Saeid
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This soup is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and spices each time I've made it and it's always delicious.


Agbor Juliet
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I love the smoky flavor of this soup. It's the perfect balance of heat and spice.


Sameh Alsaid
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Md Farhan Sadiq akando
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw it together in a slow cooker and it's ready when I am.


Userios MeerKat
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but this soup changed my mind. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the soup was perfectly seasoned.


Joel Coteleso
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it was a vegetarian dish.


Mim aktar aktar
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, with a delicious smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers.