BEAN SOUPS

Bean Soup Seasoning

• Chili pepper
• Basil
• Celery Seed
• Cumin Seed
• Oregano
• Black Pepper
• Savory
• Garlic
• Onion

Black Bean Soup

This produces a thick, meaty-tasting soup.

• One lb black beans, soaked for 6 - 12 hours and pressure cooked with 1/4 c tamari soy sauce for 15 minutes.
• Very large onion or two smaller ones, diced and sauteed in olive oil.
• 8-12 large garlic cloves, mashed.
• 28 - 32 oz canned tomatoes. Use the juice or drain it.
• 1.5 T lightly toasted cumin seeds or 1 T cumin powder
• Water as needed.

Simmer together until the flavors mingle.
Optional: blend the soup into coarse chunks before serving.
Serve hot.