Brazilian Black Bean Soup - 2 (SF)

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Brazilian Black Bean Soup

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http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Brazilian_Black_Bean_Soup

 

 

2 cups dried black beans

8 cups water

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup diced white onion

1/4 cup chopped green onion

2 whole cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon (3 tsp) caribe -OR- another ground hot pepper

juice of 1 lime

salt and pepper to taste

 

 

1. If using dried beans, place beans in a large pan and cover with

water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Cover and let stand

for 1 hour. Simmer for 2 hours and drain.

 

2. Place beans in a large pan and add 8 cups water, garlic, salt,

white onions, cumin, ground chile and lime juice. Tie cloves in

cheese cloth for easy removal if desired. Bring to a boil; reduce

heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender and

soup is thick.

 

3. Mix in green onions and serve with lime wedge.

 

 

Serves 4 - 6.