The Perfect Black Bean Soup

• 1 lb dried black beans
• 8 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 jalapenos, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 4 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 4 cups water
• 1 lime, juice of

1. In a large saucepan over high heat, place the black beans, water and bay leaves.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the beans are soft, about 1 hour.
4. Remove from the heat.
5. Remove bay leaves.
6. Spray another large saucepan or stockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
7. Sautee the onions until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
8. Add the garlic, jalapeno, carrot,stirring constantly, until the garlic's aroma is released, 3 to 5 minutes.
9. Add cumin, coriander, cayenne and cilantro.
10. Add 4 cups water and bouillion cubes, simmer until cubes are dissolved.
11. Stir in the black beans and their liquid and mix well.
12. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
13. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, an additional 30 minutes.
14. Use a stick blender or transfer in small batches to a standard blender.
15. Blend to desired consistancy.
16. Add lime juice and serve.

black beans, water, bay leaves, onion, garlic, jalapenos, carrot, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, cilantro, vegetable bouillon cubes, water, lime

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/the-perfect-black-bean-soup-419748 (may not work)