Peruvian Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound dried Peruvian Beans or 1 1/4 cup (soaked overnight)
• 1 quart vegetable stock
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped ham
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp minced jalapeno (optional)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• garnish with cilantro and chopped red pepper

Begin by washing and picking over the Peruvian Beans.  Soak in about 4 cups water overnight.  Rinse well before adding to the soup.  Add all  ingredients to a medium sized pot.  Cook covered until beans are tender or to your liking. My beans took about 2 1/2 hours on low.  Makes about 6 servings.


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