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A topping of chopped hard-cooked eggs adds interesting texture and lends a cooling effect to this spicy Southwestern soup. Chopped cilantro supplies bright, fresh flavor and a welcome hit of color. Ingredients:
1 cup dried black beans (about 6 ounces) |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
1 garlic clove, minced |
2 1/2 cups water |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 (14-ounce) can organic vegetable broth |
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained |
1/4 cup tomato paste |
3/8 teaspoon salt |
3 hard-cooked large eggs, coarsely chopped |
chopped fresh cilantro (optional) |
Directions:
1. Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain beans.
2. Heat the olive oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic to pan; sauté for 3 minutes or until tender. Add beans, 2 1/2 cups water, oregano, red pepper, cumin, broth, and chiles; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
3. Place half of bean mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Pour pureed soup into a bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining soup. Return to pan. Stir in tomato paste and salt; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Ladle 1 1/4 cups soup into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with about 1/3 cup chopped eggs. Sprinkle each serving with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
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