Black Bean Soup/Stew

[princesssnafu]

Hello all! I've gotten so many great recipes from this community, it's so great

Comments

[vantica]

"Add oil to a hot pan?"

I've done that lots. I find I don't need as much oil because it spreads out quickly. You're also less likely to scorch the oil since it's not on the heat as long before you add your ingredients.

[simsabalim]

Isn't that what you're supposed to do?

You don't want your oil to smoke, but you want it to be hot. So you add oil when the pan's already hot.

[mestreen]

I have no advice, but that sounds awesome! Just printed it off so I can try it! Thanks

[funkyturtle]

what is EVOO?

[jhennara]

EVOO=Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

[jhennara]

It sounds pretty simple to turn to crock pot. I would consider reducing liquid levee a little and cooking on low. And maybe putting in the red pepper later since mine end up bitter if left cooking long.

let's do this thing

[princesssnafu]

ok, I'm going to try it. I think I'll do the dry beans and less liquid like was suggested. My other question is about the stew meat. Can I just throw it in or should I brown it first?

Re: let's do this thing

[jhennara]

I usually brown first but if time is a consideration, you can leave it unbrowned. The flavour will be a little different since sometimes browning=caramelization and the colour will be a little greyer but the result should be pretty amazing anyhow.