Din bucatarie : Smoky Brazilian Black Bean Soup
Image by rachel a. k. via Flickr Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1-2 onions, coarsely chopped 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 3-4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 large tomato, chopped 1-2 canned chipotle peppers, finely chopped 1 28 ounce can black beans, undrained 2 carrots, chopped 4 cups water 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Directions: 1) Saute the onions, green bell pepper, garlic and spices (cumin, oregano, thyme and salt) on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the onions and green pepper wilt and soften. 2) Add the tomato and chipotle pepper(s) and saute for another 2-3 minutes or so. 3) Add the beans (be sure to include the liquid from the black bean can too!), carrots, water and tomato paste. Stir well, bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes. Remove from heat, add parsley, and let stand for 5 minutes before servin...