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Brazilian Black Bean Soup Recipe

Brazil · Servings: 4–6

Vegan Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried black beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup diced white onion
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 2 whole cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon caribe or another ground hot pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Procedure

  1. Place beans in a large pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Simmer for 2 hours and drain.
  2. Place beans in a large pan and add 8 cups water, garlic, salt, white onions, cumin, ground chili and lime juice. Tie cloves in cheesecloth for easy removal if desired. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender and soup is thick.
  3. Mix in green onions and serve with lime wedge.