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                         Spanish Black Bean Soup

Recipe By     : Suncoast Seasons, Dunedin Youth Guild, Dunedin, FL
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       lb           Black beans
   2       ts           Salt
   2       md           Onions -- chopped
   4       md           Green peppers -- cut into chunks
   6       cl           Garlic -- mashed
   2       tb           Oregano
   6                    Bay leaves
     1/2   c            Olive oil
   2       tb           Wine vinegar

  Wash beans; place in a large pot and cover with water. Soak
  overnight.
  
  Early the next day add onions, green peppers, garlic, oregano, and
  bay leaves. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer on
  low heat all day, stirring often. When beans are medium soft add
  olive oil. Cook until thick and beans are done.

  Add salt to taste. With a fork, remove green pepper skins and bay
  leaves. Serve over rice.
  
  Yield: 6 Servings
  
  Note:
  
  Fresh chopped onions are usually sprinkled over black beans. This
  freezes well. Reheat on very low heat.
  
  Posted by: Deeanne
  Posted by: Sue Woodward, Nov 1993


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