Traditional Costa Rican Bean Soup

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One of the local favorites in costa rica, it's a wonderful and comforting meal. Black beans are the best in my opinion! I would recommend spicing this up a little with some hot sauce or even some slices of fresh hot peppers! it's very simple to make as well.

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Steps

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Rinse beans well.

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Soak beans in water in a saucepan for 2 hours.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cover and simmer until beans are soft about 1 hours.

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Remove from heat.

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Puree beans with their liquid , onions , bell peepers , oregano , cilantro , celery , garlic , and cilantro in a blender.

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Transfer to a saucepan and heat the soup at medium low temperature.

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Poach eggs in soup.

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Serve hot w / fried flour or corn tortillas.

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Ingredients

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dried black beans, eggs, lard, water, yellow onions, red bell pepper, oregano, cilantro, celery rib, garlic cloves, fresh cilantro leaves, salt and pepper