Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 2 celery ribs, scraped and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 red ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped or 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, including juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 cup chopped carrot
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Method

  • Combine all ingredients except for the cooked rice in a large heavy pot.
  • Simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
  • Turn heat off.
  • Add cooked rice, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with condiments of your choice.