Smoky Black Bean Soup

Name: Smoky Black Bean Soup
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans (2 cups); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1/3 cup reserved for garnish; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 large stalks celery, chopped; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 4 cups water; 2 cups brewed coffee; 1 ham hock (optional); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more if needed; 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for garnish; Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Smoky Black Bean Soup was pinched from <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/smoky_black_bean_soup.html" target="_blank">www.eatingwell.com.</a>

"This will probably be the most hauntingly delicious black bean soup you’ve ever tasted. The coffee adds a slightly toasty, woodsy background note. The optional ham hock adds smoky, salty ham flavor. Serve with a mixed green salad or a grilled cheese sandwich with pickled jalapeños. Recipe by Joyce Hendley for EatingWell...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 pound dried black beans (2 cups)

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1/3 cup reserved for garnish

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1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

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2 large stalks celery, chopped

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1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped

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3 large cloves garlic, minced

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1 tablespoon ground cumin

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4 cups water

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2 cups brewed coffee

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1 ham hock (optional)

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1 bay leaf

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1 teaspoon salt, plus more if needed

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6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for garnish

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Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

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