Turtle Black Bean Soup

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Turtle Black Bean Soup

 

3 c. black beans, dry

8 c. water

3 c. onions, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1/4 c. garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 c. carrots, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 1/2 c. Roma tomatoes, diced into 1/2 inch pieces

2 tsp. salt

1/2 Tbsp. oregano

fresh cilantro garnish

 

1. Sort beans and cover with water. Soak for 48 hours in refrigerator.

 

2. Pour off soaking water and cook beans in 8 cups water.

 

3. While beans are cooking, dice onions and carrots. Mince garlic.

 

4. Heat oil just until hot, not smoking. Add carrots, onions and garlic. Sauté

on medium-high heat,

adding 2 or 3 tablespooons of water as needed.

 

5. When vegetables are soft, add to the cooked beans in pot.

 

6. Blend 1/4 of the bean mixture until smooth.

 

7. Return this to the pot of beans.

 

8. Dice and add tomatoes.

 

9. Add salt and oregano.

 

10. Stir well and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

 

11. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.