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Brazilian Black Bean Soup
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schedulePrep 0 min
local_fire_departmentCook 0 min
groups4–6 speedmedium
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Ingredients
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- 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
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- Mix in green onions and serve with lime wedge.