Black Bean Soup

creamy and satisfying soup

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried black beans
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 3⁄4 cups onions, chopped
• 1  cup celery, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup carrot, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup tomato paste
• 2  tablespoons ground cumin
• 2  tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 1⁄2 cups dry red wine
• 4 (14 1/2ounce) cans beef broth

Directions

1. Place beans in a large pot, add enough cold water to cover beans by 3 inches.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat, and cover and let stand 2 hours.
4. Drain.
5. Heat oil in heavy large pot over med-high heat.
6. Add onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until tender (about 8 minutes)
7. Add tomato paste, cumin and coriander.
8. Reduce to medium and cook 10 minutes add wine and simmer 5 minutes
9. Add drained beans and broth.
10. Cover and simmer until beans are tender (about 2 hours) – season soup with salt and pepper.