Memory Lane Black Bean Soup Recipe

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Memory Lane Black Bean Soup
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Directions:

  1. Soak 1 lb. of dried black beans in 6 cups water, either by the quick soak method (boil for 2 minutes, let sit one hour) or overnight.
  2. Drain the beans.
  3. Put them in a soup pot and add 8 cups of water.
  4. Add diced vegetables, bay leaf and oregano or Italian Seasoning.
  5. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to simmer.
  6. Cover and simmer until beans are very soft. This might take 2-plus hours.
  7. Stir from time to time and add water if it needs some.
  8. When beans are very soft, add 1/4 cup sherry, 2 teaspoons salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Simmer another 15 minutes.
  10. Remove bay leaf.
  11. Puree with a stick blender if you have one, or in container of blender jar. (Safety warning: If you use a blender do not fill more than 1/2 full with hot soup and hold the lid on firmly with one hand to prevent volcanic eruption.)
  12. Garnish with avocado cubes or lemon and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 487.19 Kcal (2040 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.76g 1%
Sodium 809.81mg 34%
Potassium 1473.02mg 31%
Total Carbs 95.66g 32%
Sugars 3.28g 13%
Dietary Fiber 19.78g 79%
Protein 23.62g 47%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 7.1mg 39%
Calcium 159.3mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 69.7 Kcal (292 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.11g 1%
Sodium 115.86mg 34%
Potassium 210.74mg 31%
Total Carbs 13.69g 32%
Sugars 0.47g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 79%
Protein 3.38g 47%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4%
Iron 1mg 39%
Calcium 22.8mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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