Black Bean Soup with Rice and Sherry
Black Bean Soup with Rice and Sherry requires about 16 hours from start to finish. This recipe serves 6. This main course has 560 calories, 23g of protein, and 10g of fat per serving. A mixture of beef broth, ground thyme, rice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Winter. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.
Instructions
Place beans in a large bowl and cover with several inches of water.
Let soak 8 hours or overnight.
Drain and rinse beans and place in a large pot over medium heat with beef broth, chicken broth, ham hock, onion, carrot, parsley, garlic and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 6 to 8 hours.
Strain soup into a large saucepan, reserving bean mixture.
Remove ham hock and discard. Puree bean mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. Stir into reserved broth. Cook over low heat 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
In the last 20 minutes of cooking, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover and cook 20 minutes.
Ladle soup into six bowls. Top with cooked rice, a spoonful of sherry and a sprinkling of red onion.