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		Easy Black Bean Soup
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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									olive oil
									
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									onion, chopped
									
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									celery, chopped
									
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								cloves | 
								
									
									garlic, minced
									
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									fresh ginger, chopped fine
									
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									water
									
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									black beans
									
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									black pepper to taste
									
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			Directions:
			Heat oil in skillet. Saute onion until tender - less than 5 minutes. Add celery, garlic, ginger -- cook 1 to 2 minutes more to release flavors. 
Add everything else and simmer 30 minutes or so to mix flavors and thicken a little.
		 
	
	
	
	
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	Food Smart Recipes
	https://www.iamfoodsmart.com/Recipes/Detail/5790/