Venezuelan Black Bean Soup
Description
Guests will clamor for the recipe after you serve them this Venezuelan vegetarian black bean soup that is simple and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 small onion, diced
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1 leek, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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7 cups water
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2 cups black beans, drained
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 bay leaves
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup croutons
Directions
1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion, leek, and garlic in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add water, black beans, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
2
Discard bay leaves from the soup. Serve with croutons.