Costa Rican Black Bean Soup - Sopa de Frijoles Negros

Ingredients:

1 pound black beans

1 tablespoon of cooking oil

1/2 cup of diced onion

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 chopped green or red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Salt

Pepper

Cooking Instructions:

Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Cook with at least 7 cups of water for 3 hours. Add more water if needed. When almost soft add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, 1/2 cup of diced onion, 2 cloves of garlic (chopped), 1 chopped green or red bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (use fresh only!),Salt and pepper.

Recommendations for serving:

Add fresh lemon juice, Tabasco, sour cream, chives, or green onions, or add one or two eggs, cook for another 2-3 minutes, serve with flour or corn tortillas.

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