Black Beans
These simple, flavorful black beans, made from scratch and simmered to perfection with just the right veggies and spices, will warm your soul.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1/2 cup carrots (diced)
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp diced jalapeno
- 1 lb dry black beans
- 8 chicken bouillon cubes
- 8 cups water
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cholula
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 bay leaf
Garnish
- monterey jack cheese, green onions, sour cream
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onions, celery, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic and simmer slowly for 15 minutes or until the onions are clear.
- when the veggies are ready, pour the whole black beans, chicken bouillon cubes, and water. Turn the heat up to a boil and stir well.
- Add everything els to the pot and turn the heat down to a s immer.
- Cover and simmer stirring occasionally for 2 hours or until the soup has thickened and all the ingredients are tender.
- Garnish with monterey jack cheese, sour cream and green onions