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How To make Thick & Rich Red Bean Soup

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1 lb Red kidney beans, soaked
2 qt Water
1 ea Bay leaf
1 lg Green bell pepper, seeded &

quartered :

SOFRITO

1/4 c Olive oil
4 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
1 lg Onion, chopped
1 lg Green bell pepper, diced
1 c Tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tb Red wine vinegar
1/2 c Dry sherry
1/2 ts Oregano
1/2 ts Cumin
Salt & pepper :

TO FINISH--------------------------------- 2 md Potatoes, diced
1 c Butternut squash, diced
Olive oil to taste Combine beans, water bell pepper & salt, bring to a boil & simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add more water as needed. SOFRITO: Heat oil in a skillet, saute the garlic, onion & bell pepper till tender. Add tomatoes, vinegar, sherry, oregano, cumin, salt & pepper & cook 10 minutes. When beans are tender, add the sofrito, potatoes & squash. Stir to blend, & cook over a low heat until the potatoes & squash are tender. Either serve as is or puree. Drizzle some olive oil over each serving. Adapted from Randelman & Schwartz, "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen"

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