Happy Friday, everyone!
Today we area having black bean soup. I will post the recipe below. It is crazy easy and it's really comforting when the weather starts to cool. I am heading to the doctor this morning. Ever since Wednesday, I am battling sinus junk again. Ugh, coughing, sore throat, sinus pain, etc. We are leaving for WDW next Saturday so I've got to get well PDQ! I had this same thing a little over a month ago. Some antibiotics and a shot in the tush (Decadron) later, I was feeling like a new person.
It's supposed to rain today so that will make this trip lovely.
I hope you all have a great day!
Black Bean Soup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 sprig fresh bay leaves or 1 large dried bay leaf
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
(I don't do this, I just add 2-3 bell peppers, whatever colors look good)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 ribs celery with greens, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 (15-ounce) cans black beans
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
Salt and pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons hot sauce, divided
(I don't measure this, I just shake a little in the pot)
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with peppers and onions or, stewed tomatoes
(I use plain tomato sauce)
Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add EVOO to hot pot then bay leaves, jalapeno, garlic, celery and onions. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, then add red peppers and continue to cook. Drain 2 cans of beans and add them. With remaining can, pour the juice and half the beans into the pot. Use a fork to mash up the beans remaining in the can.
(You don't have to do this if you are in a rush. It doesn't make that big of a difference) Stir the mashed beans into the pot and season with cumin, coriander, salt and pepper and 2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce. Add stock and tomatoes to the stoup and bring to a bubble. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes over low heat.
ETA: I also had a dash or 2 or Worcestershire and a dash of Tabasco. If you add the jalapeno, you can omit this, of course. If I have some frozen corn on hand, I throw that in, too. This really is a forgiving recipe and you can add and take away a lot.
I serve this with cornbread or crushed tortilla chips. Don't forget the shredded cheese and sour cream
Feel better, honey!
I told his wife I am very behind in my gaming on FB and talking with you guys. 
I was so cold and wet when I got home. 
SNOW?! 
The high for tomorrow is only going to be 41.Where did you hear that?
Alright, this is not funny, it is toooooooo early for snow! 
