"Sarah T. Thibault of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, "I had the best black bean soup at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona. In fact, I had it for lunch every day during our stay. Could you please get the recipe? The soup's incredible!" This is a brothy black bean soup with whole beans, unlike many thicker, heavier versions that are puréed. Serve it over rice if you're in the mood for a heartier main course...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups dried black beans (10 oz), picked over and rinsed
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8 bacon slices (7 oz), chopped (1 cup)
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1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
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1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
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1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
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1/2 teaspoon finely chopped seeded fresh jalape&241;o chile
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
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1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
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3 qt reduced-sodium chicken broth (96 fl oz)
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3/4 teaspoon white pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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Accompaniments: sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro
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Accompaniments: sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro