Black Bean and Pistou Soup Kafka Recipe

Directions:

1. ~~If using dried beans,~~ in a medium saucepan, combine the beans with water to cover by 2 inches.
2. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour or until the beans are very soft and beginning to burst.
3. Remove from heat.
4. In a blender, puree the basil, garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil.
5. In a food processor, working in batches if necessary, puree the cooked beans with their liquid (about 3 cups), or ~~ if using canned beans~~, puree with the 3 1/2 cups broth, stock or water.
6. Scrape back into the saucepan (or canned beans, scrape into medium saucepan) and stir in the pesto and salt.
7. Heat through.
8. Swirl in the remaining olive oil.
9. Top each serving with a little chopped basil.