Hearty Balck Bean Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup black beans, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 1/4 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 1/3 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Sea salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large soup pot, bring water, beans, and bay leaves to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.

2. In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and add cumin seeds, garlic, onions, and carrots. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.

3. Add the sautéed vegetables to the beans and add cauliflower, bell pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes. Continue to simmer for around 20 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender. Stir in cilantro and salt to taste.

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Serves 4 – 6.