This soup recipe was modified from The American Diabetes Association and The American Dietetic Association Family Cookbook Volume II. It is lower in sodium than that version yet has all the flavors you expect from a hearty soup such as this.
Course
Soup
Cuisine
American
Servings81-cup servings
Ingredients
1lb.dried black beans
2quartswater
1 3/4tsp.salt
2Tbsp.olive oil
2cupschopped onions
1cupchopped green pepperoptional
2tsp.minced garlic
1tsp.ground cumin
1tsp.oregano
1/4tsp.dry mustard
1Tbsp.lemon juice
3/4tsp.MSG
1 dollop sour creamoptional; 1 dollop per bowl
Instructions
Presoak beans in water overnight or use quick-cook method on package.
After soaking beans, add salt and bring to a boil; cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours.