Living Magazine Winter Living Magazine 2015/2016 | Page 29

ESSENTIAL FLAVORS OF
THE WORLD

RECIPES FROM COSTA RICA, RUSSIA,
MOROCCO AND GHANA

COSTA RICAN
BLACK BEAN SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup celery, finely diced
• 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 medium red pepper, finely diced
• 1 cup fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups black beans, canned including liquid
(4 - 15 oz. cans)
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 drop or less Oregano essential oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ¾ teaspoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 drop or less Thyme essential oil
• ½ teaspoon cayenne
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon clove
• ½ teaspoon allspice
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a large stock pot, sauté celery, onion, red pepper, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger in oil over medium heat until
vegetables are tender and onion is clear.
2. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer
for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

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