Black Bean "Cassoulet" Soup
2 lb Dried black (turtle) beans 1 1/4 c Best-quality olive oil 3 c Diced yellow onions 12 Cloves garlic, crushed 1 Very meaty ham bone or 2 -smoked ham hocks 8 qt Water 3 1/2 tb Gr...
Ingredients
- 2lbdried black (turtle) beans
- 11/4 c best-quality olive oil
- 3c diced yellow onions
- 12Cloves garlic, crushed
- 1very meaty ham bone or 2
- 31/2 tb ground cumin
- 2tb dried oregano
- 3bay leaves
Directions
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2 lb Dried black (turtle) beans 1 1/4 c Best-quality olive oil 3 c Diced yellow onions 12 Cloves garlic, crushed 1 Very meaty ham bone or 2
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Our black bean soup is a Silver Palate staple
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In this recipe we've dressed it up with lots of hot and garlicky sausages, sweet red peppers, a bit of brown sugar, and unusual spices
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This makes a meal when served with a crisp, tart green salad." Sour cream 1
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Soak the black beans in water to cover overnight
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Heat 1 cup of the oil in a large heavy stock pot over low heat
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Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are limp, about 10 minutes
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Drain and rinse the beans and add to the stock pot