Black Bean Soup with Rice and Sherry

Directions

1. Place beans in a large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak 8 hours or overnight.
2. Drain and rinse beans and place in a large pot over medium heat with beef broth, chicken broth, ham hock, onion, carrot, parsley, garlic and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 6 to 8 hours.
3. Strain soup into a large saucepan, reserving bean mixture. Remove ham hock and discard. Puree bean mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. Stir into reserved broth. Cook over low heat 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In the last 20 minutes of cooking, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover and cook 20 minutes.
5. Ladle soup into six bowls. Top with cooked rice, a spoonful of sherry and a sprinkling of red onion.

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TWIRLACURL

Dec. 21, 2008

"This is the BEST Black Bean Soup I have ever had! If it was like eating gruel your beans were probably not thoroughly cooked. Excellent recipe and thanks for sharing...." See more"

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DECEMBER

Dec. 9, 2004

"Excellent! I've tried many bean soup recipes but this is the best!..." See more"

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the mortician's wife

Jul. 25, 2005

"Felt like I was eating gruel...." See more"