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Black Bean Soup With Grapefruit

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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Category
Beans
Soups, Stews, Chowders
Course
Soup
Preparation Method
Boil
Sources
The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden-Fresh Cookbook

This Black Bean Soup has a wonderful creamy texture and earthy flavor—plus, it’s filling and nutritious. 

If you do not have a grapefruit, substitute an orange, peeled and cut into small pieces, or a cup of seeded grapes.

This recipe comes courtesy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden-Fresh Cookbook.

Ingredients
1 pound dried black beans
1 cup finely chopped onion, for garnish
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup red-wine vinegar
4 cups beef stock
1/2 pound cooked ham, cubed
1 grapefruit, peeled, seeded, and cut into small pieces
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups cooked rice

Instructions

Soak the beans in water overnight (see tip, below). Put the chopped onion into a bowl. Combine the oil and vinegar, then pour over the onions and set aside to marinate. Drain and rinse the beans. Put them into a large stockpot, add the beef stock and 2 cups of water, and cook over medium-high heat to boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer until the beans are tender. Add the remaining ingredients except the rice and simmer for 30 minutes. Garnish each serving with marinated onions. Serve with the rice. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Dried Bean Conversions

  • 1 cup dried beans = about 2-1/2 cups soaked dried beans
  • 1 pound dried beans = about 2 cups uncooked dried beans = 5 to 6 cups cooked
  • 1 can (15 ounces) beans, drained = about 1-1/2 cups cooked dried beans

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Comments

<span>Bhake</span> Tue, 02/20/2018 - 16:45
I was wondering what the purpose of the grapefruit/orange/grape is?
<span>Fan Of Fa</span> Tue, 02/20/2018 - 12:44
Somewhat bitter needs a little sweetener, I will try some honey! It's ok, mine was vegan, no meat.
<span>Jeff State</span> Wed, 01/31/2018 - 11:45
Sounds good, although I would omit the grapefruit.