Council of Elrond - Sam's Recipe Box

Description: A hearty soup fit for the wandering traveler.

Submitted by: Curuwen on 2004-06-04 14:40:04

Serves: 5-6 people

Prep Time: 45 min -- 1 hour

Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

~1 medium-sized pot, one the size you would cook spaghetti noodles in
~vegetable oil
~2-3 cans diced tomatoes (canned are easier, becuase they include juice.)
~1 onion
~2 or 3 medium/large potatoes
~1 carrot
~a variety of beans, cooked. (suggestions: garbanzo, pinto, black beans)
~a pinch of oregano, cumin, and basil

Instructions

1. Wash and clean all ingredients, and dice the onion, carrot, and potatoes. If you use canned vegetables, open the cans for later use. Drain most of the oilly liquid out of the beans, but save some for later use.

2. Pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the pan and heat. Once the oil is hot, sautee the carrots and onions untill the onions turn light golden brown.

3. Pour in the tomatoes, along with the potatoes. Stir.

4. Several minutes later, place the beans in the mixture. The juice will help thicken the mixture. Stir. Sprinkle the spices in. The heat should now be on a medium-high level. Let the soup come to a boil, stirring occasionally.

5. When the soup comes to a boil, turn down the heat and let simmer. Sample the potatoes to see if they are cooked enough for your taste. Sprinkle another pinch of each spice in the soup and cover the mixture. This will let the spices blend, giving more flavor to the soup. Stir, and let the soup sit on the stove at a low heat level, or take the pot off the burner.

Serving Suggestions: Once the soup is cool enough to eat, ladle it into bowls. Serve with a hearty slice of bread on the side. Enjoy!!