(k0128) black bean soup with tomatoes
boston globe, sheryl julian

1	lb	dried black beans	soak overnight, then drain; reserve
2	T	olive oil	heat in heavy bottomed soup pot
2 2 2 2	ea ea stk clv	onion, medium, chopped carrots, chopped celery, chopped garlic, chopped	add and saute for 10 min or so
6 16 1/4 1/2 1/4 1/4	c oz lb ea t t	vegetable broth canned plum tomatoes smoked turkey, chopped lemon, juiced ground cumin ground coriander	add and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for an hour or until beans are done
- - -		salt pepper red pepper	add to taste
remove 2 c of soup and puree in blender; return to pot; simmer another 30 min
1/2 1/2 3	c c T	sour cream red onion, chopped fresh coriander, chopped
serve in bowls; add a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of onions and coriander italian parsley may be used if coriander not available