Ingredients

  • 2 cups black beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable stock
  • 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • 2 each leeks washed and sliced
  • 2 each carrots scrubbed and chopped
  • 1 each onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped fresh
  • 1 each oranges zest of

Method

  • Soak Beans overnight in enough water to cover.
  • Drain.
  • Place Beans, 6 cups of water, broth mix, and pepper in large pot and cook over low heat until the beans are tender, about 2 to 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, cook the leek, carrot, and onion in about 2 cups of water until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • When beans are done, remove 2 cups of beans in liquid and process in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Return to soup pot.
  • Place cooked veggies and water in the blender or processor and process until smooth.
  • Add to the beans and mix well.
  • Stir in the cilantro and orange zest just before serving.