Portuguese Black Bean Soup Recipe

Portuguese Black Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. black beans
• 6 c. cold water
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. cider vinegar
• 3/4 c. chopped onion
• 1 med. green pepper, diced
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 med. potato, diced
• 1 linguinica sausage, chopped
• 8 oz. tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 c. water
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 3/4 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• dash of cayenne pepper.

Method

1. In a large kettle combine beans, cold water, salt and vinegar
2. Bring to boil; lower heat and cook gently, uncovered, about 45 minutes
3. Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook partially covered 1 hour or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally
4. Serves 4-6

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