White Bean Soup with Chile Paste |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The beans and the chiles need to soak overnight, so start this the day before. Ingredients:
2 dried ancho chiles,* stemmed, seeded |
1 dried chile de rbol,* stemmed, seeded |
1 1/2 cups water |
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar |
3 tablespoons vegetable oil |
2 cups dried great northern beans |
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter |
2 celery stalks, finely chopped |
1 large carrot, finely chopped |
1 large white onion, finely chopped |
1 large garlic clove, minced |
8 cups (or more) water |
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
2 teaspoons ground coriander |
1/2 cup whipping cream |
Directions:
1. For chile paste: Place chiles in bowl; add enough water to cover. Let stand at room temperature overnight. Drain. Boil 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, and chiles in small saucepan until 2 tablespoons liquid remain, about 15 minutes. Transfer to processor; puree until smooth. With machine running, gradually add oil. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill.
2. For soup: Place beans in large pot. Add enough water to cover by 4 inches. Let soak overnight.
3. Drain beans. Melt butter in same pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot, onion, and garlic; cook until soft, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Add beans and 8 cups water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until beans are soft, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in cumin and coriander; cool. Working in batches, puree soup in blender, adding water by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick. Return to same pot. Stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
4. Rewarm soup. Divide among bowls. Drizzle with chile paste. Swirl paste into soup; serve.
5. *Sold at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.
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