Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 onion, chopped
    3 garlic cloves, sliced
    1 carrot, chopped
    2 stalks celery, chopped
    2 quarts (8 cups) low salt vegetable stock or broth
    2 cans (15 or 16 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
    1 teaspoon ground coriander
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped

    Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, carrot and celery; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add stock, beans, coriander and cayenne pepper; simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Transfer to blender or food processor; process to desired consistency. Reheat if necessary. Ladle into shallow bowls; garnish with cilantro.


    GREEK SALAD
    2 servings

    Dressing Ingredients:
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1/2 teaspoon honey
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)

    Salad Ingredients:
    1 head romaine lettuce, torn
    1 tomato, quartered
    4 pepperocini peppers
    1 small cucumber, sliced
    1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled low fat feta cheese
    Several sprigs fresh dill, chopped
    1/2 green bell pepper, sliced into rings
    8 calamata olives

    Combine all dressing ingredients except salt and pepper; mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired; let stand 5 minutes. Combine all salad ingredients in large bowl; toss with dressing.

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