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Black Bean Soup II

SUBMITTED BY: Kathy

"This is an EASY and great recipe. My family has enjoyed it for years and hopefully yours will to. Garnish with garlic bread, croutons or chopped cilantro."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a Dutch Oven saute onion, garlic and green pepper in oil over medium heat till tender.
  2. Add beans and water and season with salt, pepper and cumin to your desired taste. Mix well and simmer for 25 minutes.
  3. Pour soup into blender and puree. Once soup is to your desired consistency return to Dutch Oven and return to medium-low heat.
  4. Pour a few drops of olive oil in bowl for added flavor and dish up soup.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by Rebslo
Almost no flavor and way TOO much water. 1/2 the water would be enough with more spices! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by Winelover813
My whole family loved this recipe with a few minor adjustments. I pureed half the soup to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2004 by CHIPPOLOT
It was a bit bland to start with. I added a bit of mexican blend cheese and crushed tostitos... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2006 by symesa
This was awful! It needs vegetable broth instead of water -- and half as much at that! More... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by MOLSON7
I wish I had read the reviews prior to making this. Way too much water. It was soooo thin when... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2005 by DUSTYSUEDE
This soup is way too watery. It had absolutely no flavor. It should have been made with only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2003 by JacToo
This soup is TOO watery for Bean Soup. Start with 2 cups of water and add as needed. Add a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2002 by LEO_CARLING
The amount of water seems to be excessive. I used 4 cups (vs 7) and it was still watery. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2005 by L.Torres
I loved it! It was great, putting the right amount of salt and pepper! It fast, easy and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JOIA
This recipe called for too much water--about 4 cups was good. I would also suggest adding... MORE

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