~ Black bean gazpacho#1 Recipe ~

 
                           BLACK BEAN GAZPACHO #1
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups/stews
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       c            Black beans
    2       qt            -- water
    2       c            Onion -- chopped
      1/2   c            Celery -- chopped
      1/2   c            Carrots -- chopped
    1       t            Salt
                         -----GARNISHES-----
                         Cucumber -- chopped
                         Egg -- hard-boiled sliced
                         Onion -- minced
                         Bell pepper, green -- diced
                         Lemon -- slices
                         Pepper, red -- diced
                         Tomato pulp
                         Croutons
                         Bacon -- crumbled
 
   Calories     per serving: 137 Fat grams per serving: 1
   Approx. Cook Time: 3:30
   
   Pick over and wash beans.  Bring to a boil for two
   minutes; cover and set aside one hour.  Add onion,
   celery and carrots; simmer slowly for 2 hours. Puree
   with liquid.  Bring soup to a simmer and taste for
   seasoning, adding chicken stock or water if too thick.
   Serve in wide bowls and pass garnishes separately.
  
 
 
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