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.

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This recipe is ideal for

This recipe is ideal for using

using the Auto Cook Mode.

the Dual Cycle Mode.

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Soups and Chowders

Black Bean Chipotle Soup (cont.)

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.

3.Cover; cook on HIGH for 1 hour and then on LOW for 6 hours, until beans are tender to bite. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4.Puree with an immersion blender (or traditional blender) to a slightly chunky consistency. If using, add additional sausage and cook for 30 minutes more.

5.Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream, spoon of salsa and sprinkling of chopped cilantro.

Serves 4-6

This recipe is ideal for

This recipe is ideal for using

using the Auto Cook Mode.

the Dual Cycle Mode.

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08EM1 specifications

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