Asian Black Bean Soup

[JerrieH]

I made this today and it is really good.  I love to make bean soups because they are so good and filling (so much more so than just veggie soups).  I found this in one of my books today:

Asian Black Bean Soup

2 t. evoo
1 c. chopped onion
2 t. chopped garlic
1 c. chicken broth
2 cans black beans (or 3 cups beans) - (I only had 1 can of black beans, so I also used 1 can red beans also)
2 T. low sodium soy sauce
1/8 t. crushed red pepper flakes (I just used a bit of cayenne pepper)
1/8 t. coriander
1-2 T. orange juice (I used 1 tablespoon)
2 scallions, chopped


Sautee onions and garlic in oil.  I add garlic towards the last of sauteeing, so as not to burn the garlic (as it burns easily).
Add the other ingredients, except the scallions and bring to boil.  Use immersion blender to puree, but don't puree totally, leave some of the beans partially intact.  Top with scallions just before serving.  I just threw the scallion into the pot after I took it off the heat.  Hope you like it.  It's really good.

Jerrie

[JerrieH]

I hope you like it Roger.  I thought it was really good.  I'm getting ready to have a bowl for my lunch.  It was easy to make too.  I too like butterbeans and black beans.  Jerrie

[yayatrudy]

Thank you, I have the pot simmering on the stove now!

[JerrieH]

yayatrudy - hope you liked the soup.  I thought it had a really good blend of flavors.  Jerrie

[Joyful Friend]

I also love the bean soup recipes.  Thanks for this one.    JF

[yayatrudy]

I really liked this soup I will make it again.