Black Bean Soup Recipe From Dominican Republic

INGREDIENTS:

2 Lbs. washed Black Beans

1 Lbs. diced white onions

1 oz. clean diced garlic

4 oz. chopped celery

1 Lb. white rice

.5 Lbs. Cuban or Anaheim Peppers

.5 bunch of fresh Cilantro

METHOD / DIRECTIONS:

Wash beans well & let soak overnight. Lightly saute garlic, onions, celery and Cuban Peppers, This is referred to as a Sofrito. Bring beans to boil, add "sofrito", fresh cilantro and gently simmer for 4 hours. To make a cream of Black bean soup puree until smooth. This soup is traditionally served with boiled white rice and diced onions.