| Black Bean Soup 1 Slice bacon 2-1/2 Cup water 1/2 Cup onion chopped 1/2 Teaspoon cumin 1 Cup celery 1/2 Teaspoon salt 2-1/2 Cup black beans cooked, drained 1/2 Teaspoon ground pepper Fry bacon over medium heat in small heavy in small heavy frying pan; crumble bacon and set aside Heat bacon drippings over medium heat; sauté onion and celery until tender, stirring occasionally Puree beans in blender or food processor fitted with steel blade stir into vegetables Mix in crumbled bacon and remaining ingredients, stirring occasionally until soup is hot Soup will thicken as it stands and can be thinned with additional water Serve hot Food Exchanges per serving: 1 STARCH EXCHANGE + 1/2 FAT EXCHANGE Serves 6 |