Served as starter. Non-vegetarian dish.

Brazilian

1 lb dry Black Beans

3 1/2 cup Chicken stock or Water

2 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 cup Onion, chopped

3 Garlic Cloves, chopped

1 Large Carrot, chopped

1 Celery stalk, chopped

1 teaspoon Ground Coriander

1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin

1/2 cup Orange Juice

1 Tablespoon Dry Sherry

1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper flakes

1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice

1 teaspoon Salt or to taste

Rinse the beans. cover them with water and let soak overnight. Pour off liquid. Place in saucepan with 3 1/2 cups of stock. Saute onion and next five ingredients in the oil and add to the soup. Bring to a boil, cover, simmer 1 1/2 hours over very low heat. When the beans are just about tender enough, add the last six ingredients and simmer another 10 minutes. Puree some of beans to thicken. Serve topped with sour cream or yogurt.

Serves: 6

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