SOPA DE FRIJOLES NEGROS

SOPA DE FRIJOLES NEGROS

INGREDIENTS

500 gm Black Beans
Water
3 tbls Olive oil
160 gm Onions, finely chopped
1 Red Capsicum finely chopped
5 cloves Garlic, chopped
1 ½ l Vegetable stock
2 tsp Oregano
1 Bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

1. Soak the beans overnight in enough water to cover by 5 cm. Drain and rinse.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium flame. Add the Onions and Capsicum sauté 4 mins, or until the Onions are translucent. Add the Garlic and sauté for 2 mins .
3. Add the stock, the drained Beans, Oregano and Bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the Beans are cooked through and softened.
4. Remove from heat and stir in Salt and Pepper to taste. Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, mash some of the beans to thicken the liquid a bit. Adjust seasoning and serve.
5. Sprinkle each serving with a grating of well aged cheese.