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MIXED BEAN SOUP




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


Adapted from the book "Semi-Homemade Cooking" by Sandra
Lee



List of Ingredients




2 CUPS COOKED BLACK BEANS
6 CUPS COOKED BEANS OF CHOICE..USE AT LEAST 3-4 KINDS
Here is where color and shape can make a very tasty and
beautiful dish. Mix white,reds, purples etc,
4-6 CUPS COOKED RICE
2-4 CUPS CANNED ,FRESH OR FROZEN TOMATOES
1 1/2 -2 QUARTS POULTRY BROTH FROM CHICKEN OR OTHER POULTRY
PREP
3/4 CUP CHUNKY SALSA
2 TEASPOONS GROUND CUMIN
1 TEASPOON CRUSHED RED PAPER FLAKES
1/2 CUP LIGHT SOUR CREAM OPTIONAL
1 CUP CHOPPED ONIONS


Recipe



Place black beans in a blender and puree.
In a large pot, stir rest of beans, tomatoes, broth, salsa,
cumin and red pepper flakes and onions.
Stir in pureed black beans.
Cover and simmer for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally,
until hot. Add cooked rice last two inutes.
Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with sour cream optional

Note: For a smoother texture, puree all of the soup. Pureed
soup can be chilled and used as a dip for chips or
vegetables, or for a sauce to be served with rice. --