1 lb dried black beans
2 ham hocks
1 medium red onion
1 medium yellow onion
8 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp dry sherry or madiera (opt)
1 sour cream
1 chives
A Recipe for
Unadulterated Black Bean Soup
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soup tastes better if made a day ahead.
Pick over beans, cover with cold water and bring to boil for 2
minutes. Remove from heat and let stand at least 1 hour. (Or soak
beans overnight, changing water several times.)
Drain beans and place in a large pot. Rinse the ham hocks. Peel and
quarter the onions. Bury hocks and onions in the beans. Add 7-8 cups
water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer 1 1/2 to 2
hours. Be sure the beans are soft.
Remove the hocks or bone and strip any meat from them. Add the meat
to the soup and puree in batches in a blender. (Note: A food
processor sometimes leaks with this much liquid.) Put the pureed soup
in a clean pot; warm, adding the seasonings and wine, if using. Serve
with a dollop of sour cream and finely minced chives.
Serves: 10
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