Black Bean/Celery Soup
1 pound dried black beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 onions, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 cups chicken or vegetables stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Soak beans overnight. Place beans and soaking water in large pot, add water to cover. Broil gently until beans are tender, about 3 hours. In a skillet saute onions and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add celery; cook 2 minutes. Add to the beans along with stock and remaining ingredients. Simmer for 1-2 hours, covered. Serve garnished with grated onions or a dollop of yogurt.
Serves 8.
From www.cooks.com.
