Soups and Chowders
Black Bean Chipotle Soup *
1 pound dry black beans, rinsed, drained and checked for foreign objects
2 stalks celery, cut into
1
/
4
-inch dices
2 carrots, peeled and cut into
1
/
4
-inch dices
1 yellow onion, peeled and cut into
1
/
4
-inch dices
2 chipotle peppers (canned in adobo sauce), chopped**
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained (hot or mild, depending on
preference)
6 cups chicken (or vegetable) stock
2 teaspoons cumin
Salt and pepper
Toppings
Sour cream
Salsa
Fresh cilantro, chopped
*For an even heartier soup, add 1 cup of diced, cooked spicy sausage, such as
andouille, chorizo, or linguica. Add to soup after soup has been pureed and cook
for 30 minutes more.
**If using dried chipotle peppers, soak in warm water to soften before chopping
about 20 minutes.
1. Place beans in a medium pan, cover with cool water, bring to a boil, boil
for 2 minutes, remove from heat, and let stand for 1 hour and rinse. Add to
stoneware and top with celery, carrots, and onions.
2. In a separate bowl, combine chipotles, crushed tomatoes, green chilies, stock,
cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix to blend and pour into stoneware.
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This recipe is ideal for using
the Dual Cycle Mode.
Refer to pg. 10 for instructions.
This recipe is ideal for
using the Auto Cook Mode.
Refer to pg. 7 for instructions.