THE COACH HOUSE'S BLACK BEAN SOUP
The Coach House Restaurant on Waverly Place in New York City was legendary. It was owned by a Greek, the beloved Leon Lianides, and dedicated to serving classic American food in an era when fine dining spoke French. After suffering ups and downs in its later years, it closed for good in 1993, and Mr. Lianides died in 1998. But there are plenty of New Yorkers who still grow misty-eyed at the thought of the Coach House corn sticks, the black bean soup with Madeira and -- sweetest memory of all -- the mocha dacquoise. I had acquired the black bean soup recipe back in the early 80's, and decided to post it here for posterity, and for those who might remember it fondly. Beware, though, that there is nothing quick about making this soup.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Black Beans
Time 14h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wash beans in a colander. Put in a bowl. Cover with cold water and let soak overnight, refrigerated.
- Drain and wash again.
- In a large casserole, combine drained beans with the 3 quarts of water. Cover and simmer for 90 minutes.
- In a heavy kettle, saute bacon a few minutes, then add celery and onion and cook until tender. Do not brown.
- Add beef bones, ham shank, remaining herbs and vegetables and pepper. Add beans and their cooking liquid. Cover and simmer for 3-4 hours, until beans are very tender. Add more water if necessary.
- Remove bones and ham. Puree soup in a food mill. Return to pot, add Madeira and chopped eggs. Mix well and serve.
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Ablade Henrietta
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and this soup definitely fits the bill. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's low in fat.
Eyob Love Saks
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use canned beans, which makes it even quicker.
Carl Davis
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Farooq0346 Farooq
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful, I can't get enough of it.
Debbie Pharis
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Shenseea Savage
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different beans, vegetables, and spices, and it always turns out great.
Ramakant chaudhary
[email protected]This is the best black bean soup I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Waqas Qazi
[email protected]I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Lea Nelson
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of black beans, corn, and spices is amazing.
DW RAPTYLE
[email protected]This black bean soup is a total winner! It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I especially love the addition of avocado and sour cream - they really take this soup to the next level.