SOUP KITCHEN BLACK BEAN WITH QUINOA ENJOY DAN:

BLACK BEAN WITH QUINOA SOUP by CHEF DAN:
Serves 40

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed
8 cups water

4 cups dried black beans
22 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
4 onions, chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-cup chili powder
1/4-cup ground cumin
1 (50oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (50 oz) can corn
3 tablespoon EACH dried rosemary, Italian seasoning, thyme, and oregano.
Salt and pepper to taste.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Soak the bean in water the day before using.
2. Next day drain and add beans to the stock pot add water and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer for about 2 hours.
4. Bring the quinoa and 8 cups of water to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until tender about 20 minutes. Set aside
6. In a skillet add butter and sauté the onions for 5 minutes.
7. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
8. In the stock pot when the beans are soft add onion, garlic, tomatoes, corn and all spices.
9. Add more water if necessary.
10. Bring to boil and reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
11. Add cooked quinoa and simmer for 20 more minutes.

ENJOY DAN: BON-APPETITE!!