Black-Bean Soup with Sherry and Lime

Black-Bean Soup with Sherry and Lime
Black-Bean Soup with Sherry and Lime
I happen to love cream Sherry and prefer the touch of sweetness it gives to this soup, but medium-dry also adds a dash of sophistication. Finished with a squeeze of lime and served with wedges of warm corn bread, this soup makes a satisfying weeknight meal.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Southwestern Soup/Stew Bean Citrus Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Lime Sherry Gourmet
  • 1 to 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
  • Carbohydrate 137 g(46%)
  • Fat 3 g(5%)
  • Fiber 34 g(135%)
  • Protein 47 g(94%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(4%)
  • Sodium 15 mg(1%)
  • Calories 754

Preparation Purée black beans in batches in a blender (use caution if beans are hot) and transfer as puréed to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in 1 cup water, Sherry, lime juice, and salt to taste, then thin soup, if necessary, to desired consistency with additional water. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Cooks' note:Soup can be made ahead and chilled, uncovered, until completely cooled, then covered up to 5 days, or frozen 3 months. Reheat over low heat, thinning with water as necessary.

Preparation Purée black beans in batches in a blender (use caution if beans are hot) and transfer as puréed to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in 1 cup water, Sherry, lime juice, and salt to taste, then thin soup, if necessary, to desired consistency with additional water. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Cooks' note:Soup can be made ahead and chilled, uncovered, until completely cooled, then covered up to 5 days, or frozen 3 months. Reheat over low heat, thinning with water as necessary.