TGI Fridays Black Bean Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup diced onion -- white onion
3/4 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 cans (15-oz size) black beans -- rinsed and drained
4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon liquid Barbecue Smoke -- optional
shredded Jack and cheddar cheese -- for accompaniment
chopped green onions -- for garnish
sour cream -- for garnish
Directions:
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium/low heat. Add onion, celery, carrot,
bell pepper, and garlic to the oil and simmer slowly for 15 minutes or until the
onions are practically clear. Keep the heat low enough that the veggies don't
brown and be careful not to burn the garlic or it will be bitter. While you cook
the veggies, pour the canned beans into a strainer and rinse them under cold
water. Measure 3 cups of the drained and strained beans into a food processor
with 1 cup of chicken stock. Puree on high speed until smooth.
When the veggies are ready, pour the pureed beans, the whole beans, the rest of
the chicken stock, and every other ingredient in the list (down to liquid
smoke), to the pot. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer
uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes or until soup has thickened and all the
ingredients are tender. Serve topped with the cheese blend, chopped green onions
and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.