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Title: Quirky Cooking - Mexican Black Bean and Chorizo Soup Pge 100
Post by: Shazzy on May 11, 2014, 11:54:04 am

This was really lovely and very filling which is just as well as it only made 4 servings for my family :-)).  The whole family enjoyed it. I also made the dairy free sour cream which was lovely stirred in  and also the tostadas which was a really nice change from bread/toast. Very easy to make and while it was cooking made the tostadas. Great winter night soup.
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Title: Re: Quirky Cooking - Mexican Black Bean and Chorizo Soup Pge 100
Post by: JuicyFruit on May 13, 2014, 12:24:38 am

Omnomnom - I can't wait to try .. Thanks for the review!

Title: Re: Quirky Cooking - Mexican Black Bean and Chorizo Soup Pge 100
Post by: JuicyFruit on May 26, 2014, 07:55:00 am

I finally got around to trying this one .. The flavour profile is basically the same as the meatball soup also in the book, however this one uses less water and so is much richer - almost gravy or sauce-like ..

Personally we prefer the lighter version, but did enjoy this served with a good dollop of greek yoghurt to cut the spice a bit ..

Title: Re: Quirky Cooking - Mexican Black Bean and Chorizo Soup Pge 100
Post by: charlieboy on June 23, 2014, 06:34:40 am

Made this last night.  We loved it.  So easy to make and very tasty

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Post by: Jamberie on June 23, 2014, 10:05:00 am

Where do you buy black beans? I've often looked in the supermarket but haven't found any yet :/ maybe I'm looking in the wrong spot.

Title: Quirky Cooking - Mexican Black Bean and Chorizo Soup Pge 100
Post by: Bonsai on June 23, 2014, 02:36:33 pm

I buy canned black beans in my local gourmet shop ( la Goya brand) and I think a lot of bulk produce and Asian grocery shops would have dried ones, just have to soak them overnight before cooking them. I think you could sub kidney or black eyed beans with similar results. All beans just taste of, well, beans......

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Post by: JulieO on June 23, 2014, 11:52:02 pm

Quote from: Jamberie on June 23, 2014, 10:05:00 am

Where do you buy black beans? I've often looked in the supermarket but haven't found any yet :/ maybe I'm looking in the wrong spot.

I can't buy locally either so I ordered from here:  :)

http://shop.essentialingredient.com.au/the-essential-ingredient-black-turtle-beans-tei-f0203

Title: Re: Quirky Cooking - Mexican Black Bean and Chorizo Soup Pge 100
Post by: Shazzy on June 24, 2014, 04:03:23 am

Yes they are not easy to find - but I was able to get mine from the local fruit and vege market.

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Post by: Jamberie on June 24, 2014, 09:50:52 am

Thanks for the info :) I'm kind of pleased I'm not the only one! I'm very surprised they are not stocked in supermarkets though!

Title: Re: Quirky Cooking - Mexican Black Bean and Chorizo Soup Pge 100
Post by: Bonsai on June 24, 2014, 04:35:11 pm

Whatever you do, don't use chinese black beans instead (the tiny wrinkly very salty ones used in black bean sauce!)

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Post by: Jamberie on June 25, 2014, 10:44:56 am

Oh dear Bonsai! Do you speak from experience ;)

Title: Re: Quirky Cooking - Mexican Black Bean and Chorizo Soup Pge 100
Post by: Bonsai on June 25, 2014, 02:52:48 pm

No, but I have seen a recipe which calls for them and I'm sure it's a mistake as it's a recipe for black bean and beef nachos - I would have thought it would need black beans, not chinese salted ones especially using 160g!   Bur maybe I'm wrong !