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Brazilian Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

ServingsServes 4–6Original: Serves 4–6 (calculated as 4)
  • dried black beans, dried2 cup
  • water8 cup
  • garlic, minced4 clove
  • white onion, white; diced1/4 cup
  • green onion, chopped1/4 cup
  • whole cloves, whole2
  • ground cumin, ground1/2 tsp
  • caribe or another ground hot pepper, ground1 tbsp
  • lime juice, juice of 1 lime1
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Method 3 steps

  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.