Spicy Black Bean and Coconut Soup
- Makes4-6 servings
- Cook Time50 minutes
- 3
Nigerian frejon, a smooth puree of beans and coconut milk, inspired this rich, flavorful soup that happens to be vegetarian (even vegan). We blend only a portion of the bean mixture so the soup is lightly thickened, not a heavy puree, with lots of texture from creamy whole beans. If possible, use unrefined coconut oil—it adds extra coconut flavor and aroma; if not available, refined coconut oil works fine.
Tip
Don’t chop the habanero. To prevent the soup from becoming too spicy, we halve the chili, rather than chop it, to expose the heat-containing ribs and seeds. Don’t forget to remove the chili halves before blending a portion of the bean mixture.
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