Day 290 Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup

2 Cups Dried Black Beans
1 Onion, diced
2 Carrots, peeled and diced
1 Bunch Green Onions, white and light green parts, sliced
4 Cloves Garlic, diced
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander
1/2 Bunch Cilantro, chopped
1 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
1 Tablespoon Seaweed
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1 Cup Red Wine
2 Cups Veggie Stock
Avocado for garnish

1.  Cook the beans in a large pot of salted water until tender.  Drain, reserving 2 cups of the bean stock.

2.  Return the beans to the pan with the bean stock, veggie stock and red wine.  Add the onions, carrots, garlic, cumin, coriander, nutritional yeast and seaweed.  Cook until the vegetables are tender.  Add the green onions and cilantro and cook for 10 more minutes.  Add salt and pepper. Garnish with the avocado.

Pairs well with 2001 Alban Vineyards Grenache (not used for cooking)

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