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Black Bean and Rice Soup Recipe

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Ingredients And Procedures

1 lb Dried black beans

6 c Water

4 c Chicken or vegetable stock

1/4 c Olive oil

1 lg Onion -- finely chopped

4 To 6 garlic cloves --

Minced 1 1/2 ts Cumin

1 1/2 ts Oregano

2 ts Salt

1 1/2 c Cooked brown rice

2 To 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar

2 c Sour cream

4 Green

6 Radishes -- thinly sliced

Lime wedges Onions -- thinly sliced Rinse and sort beans, drain well. Place beans and water in a large kettle and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat; simmer until beans absorb most of the water, about 30 to 45 minutes. Add stock and continue simmering, covered, until bean Recipe By :

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