Calabaza Soup

Calabaza Soup
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Squash and Bell Pepper soup.
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Calabaza Soup
Print Recipe
Squash and Bell Pepper soup.
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Simmer all the ingredients except the salt, pepper and chili pepper, in 6 cups of water for 1 hour.
  2. Strain the liquid into a bowl and allow the solids to cool.
  3. Puree the cooled solids.
  4. Return the puree to the soup pot along with the strained liquid. Simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced to a syrup-like consistency.
  5. Add the seasonings while simmering and serve very hot.
Recipe Notes

Variation: Add 1/2 lb fresh okra after pureeing the vegetables above.

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Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice
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Simple and tasty recipe for this dish.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Black Beans and Rice
Print Recipe
Simple and tasty recipe for this dish.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Ingredients
Garnish
Servings: People
Instructions
Canned bean preparation
  1. In 4 quart saucepan, combine canned beans, McKays Chicken-Style Seasoning, cumin, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, salt, onion, green peper, lemon juice, and canned tomatoes.
  2. Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer on medium-low temperature for approximately 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Rice preparation
  1. --Follow instructions on package.
To assemble
  1. Ladle a 1- to 2-cup serving of beans into a large soup dish. Spoon 1/2 cup rice on top of beans. Sprinkle with green onions and fresh chopped tomatoes. Garnish with dollop of low-fat or tofu sour cream and serve.
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