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                  SAN FRANCISCO BLACK BEAN & CORN STEW

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Soups

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/4   c            Dry sherry or apple juice
  1       tb           Olive oil
  2       c            Onions, chopped
    1/2   c            Celery, chopped
    1/2   c            Carrot, chopped
    1/2   c            Red bell pepper, chopped
  4       c            Black beans, cooked
  2       c            Corn kernels, fresh/frozen
  2       c            Stock or water
  2       tb           Garlic, minced
  1       c            Chopped tomatoes
  2       ts           Ground cumin
  4       ts           Chili powder or to taste
    1/2   ts           Oregano, dry
    1/4   c            Fresh cilantro, chopped
  2       tb           Honey
  2       tb           Tomato paste

 In a large stock pot over medium high heat, combine
 the sherry and oil. When hot, add onions. Saute,
 stirring, until soft but not brown. Add celery, carrot
 and bell pepper; saute 5 more minutes. Add remaining
 ingredients; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer
 for 15 minutes.

 Before serving, puree 1 cup of the stew in a blender;
 add back to the pot.

 Variation: Serve with crushed corn chips on top.

 Source: The Vegetarian Times Magazine Jan 96



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