Busters Recipes

Gloria's Traditional Ecuatorian Black Bean Soup

1 lb. black beans
3 quarts water
2 bay leaves
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large red peppers, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbls. ground cumin
2 tbls oregeno, dry
1 oz. fresh oregeno, chopped
1 oz. fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 tbls. sugar
2 tbls. salt

Completely cover the beans with water and soak overnight.

Strain the old water and place the beans in a deep pot and
add the 3 qts. of water and bay leaves, bring to a boil then
simmer 3 to 4 hours stirring frequently and adding more water if
necessary.

In a saute pan heat the olive oil and add the peppers,
shallots and onions cook until transparent, then add the
garlic and then place the ingredients in a blender and liquify.

Add this, the sugar and salt to the beans and cook an
additional 20 to 30 minutes. Adjust seasonings.

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