Black Bean and Onion Soup

[Guest guest]

This was lunch today and I'll take some to work

tomorrow.

 

Black Bean and Onion Soup

 

1 cup black beans, rinse and drain

1/4 cup onion, chopped

2 tablespoons celery, chopped

3 tablespoons green onion, chopped

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1 teaspoon gingerroot, shredded

1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper

6 ounce spinach leaves, stemmed and washed

4 tablespoons non/low-fat sour cream (optional)

2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

6 cups water

 

In a 4-quart pot, combine the beans, onion, celery,

green onions, garlic, ginger, and pepper to taste. Add

6 cups of water and bring to a boil, stirring

occasionally Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 45

to 60 minutes.

Place the spinach leaves in a saute pan at medium-high

heat. Stir for 2 to 4 minutes. Chop the cooked

spinach; set aside.

Stir the spinach into the soup and mix well. Spoon

sour cream into the center of each serving, and

sprinkle with cilantro. Serves 6.