Sopa de Frijol Maya
Source of Recipe
El Taco Loco
Recipe Introduction
Mayan Black Bean Soup)
Serve this simple soup from Yucatan with fried tortilla strips as croutons.
List of Ingredients
1 cup dried black beans
Hot water for soaking
5 cups hot water
1/4 medium onion
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 small tomatoes, peeled, chopped (1/2 lb.)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Recipe
Place beans in a large saucepan. Pour hot water for soaking over beans to cover generously. Let beans soak overnight. Drain and rinse beans. Add 5 cups hot water, 1/4 onion, and garlic. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 2 hours. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer 2 hours longer or until very tender. Cool beans in their liquid, then puree a cup at a time with liquid in blender. Press through a sieve to remove skins. Return to large saucepan. In a medium saucepan, cook chopped onion in oil until tender but not browned. Add tomatoes. cook until softened. Puree tomato mixture in blender or food processor. Add to beans with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer 15 minutes longer. soup should not be too thick. If necessary, thin with a little water. Makes 5 servings.
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