>From the Food Network website... ~~~~~
Black Bean Soup Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman Show: Good Deal with Dave Lieberman Episode: First Night In New Apartment 10 slices bacon, finely chopped 2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups) 6 garlic cloves, pressed 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups canned chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 4 (15 1/2-ounce) cans black beans, drained but not rinsed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch cilantro juice of 1/2 lime Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish Sour cream, for garnish Grated cheddar, for garnish Put the bacon into a large heavy pot and place it over medium heat. Cook until it starts to give up its fat, about 4 minutes. Stir in the onions and cook, stirring, until they start to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until you can smell it, about 1 minute. Add the broth, tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Stir in the beans, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the soup is bubbling gently and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, pick off all the thick stems from the cilantro. Wash it and shake dry. Chop the cilantro coarsely and stir it into the soup when it has been simmering 10 minutes. cook until the soup is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Serve with the garnishes. ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~***Rhonda G in Missouri***~~~ Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/a_place_for_chatting_and_friends/ Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rhondas_Recipe_Exchange/ Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePlaceToSwap/ My MySpace.com page - http://www.myspace.com/rhondag2u ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
