I MADE UP A LOT OF BLACK BEANS FOR THE SUPER BOWL. SO BERDENE SAID MAKE A SOUP SO HERE IT IS.

Serves 4




INGREDIENTS:



1 pound black beans

2 bay leaves

6 garlic cloves, chopped

2 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon cumin

1 tablespoon oregano

1/2- teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon CUBAN curry

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, large dice

1 red pepper, large dice

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon hot sauce (FRANKS)



DIRECTIONS:



1. Soak beans overnight, discard soaking water and rinse beans thoroughly.

2. In a stockpot, cover the beans with water, covering them by 2 inches.

3. Add bay leaves, bring water to a boil, and simmer, partially covered, for 2 hours.

4. In a bowl mix the garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, and dry mustard, curry together until well blended.

5. In sauce pan heat oil over medium-high heat, add onions, and red pepper until translucent.

6. Add 2/3 cup of the hot liquid from the cooking beans, the lime juice, and the hot sauce.

7. Add dry mixture to the sauce pan.

8. Cook spices an addionally 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until ingredients are fully combined.

9. Simmer, partially covered, for about 1 hour.

10. Remove bay leaves.

11. With an immersion blender, blend for about 1 minute or until just some of the beans are smashed.



ENJOY DAN: saukairl