Favorite Vitamix recipes (ingredients, black pepper, onion, clove)

[missik999]

I have only had my Vitamix for about a month, and I am excited about how we have been able to improve our diet with quick, healthy, easy-to-prepare soups and smoothies.

I though it would be fun to share some favorite Vitamix recipes. This is one that my family really likes.




Black Bean Soup

• 3 cups (720 ml) vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 cups (360 g) canned, drained and rinsed black beans (1/2 beans reserved)
• 1 1/2 cups (360 g) canned, drained and rinsed chickpeas (1/2 chickpeas reserved)
• 1/2 cup (80 g) chopped onion, sautéed
• 1/4 cup (25 g) chopped scallions
• 3 garlic cloves, roasted
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) lime juice
• 1 (10 g) jalapeño pepper, seeded
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup (37 g) diced red pepper (reserved)
• 1/4 cup (37 g) diced yellow pepper (reserved)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 6-7 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.
5. Reduce speed to Variable 4 and remove the lid plug. Add reserved ingredients through the lid plug opening.
6. Blend for additional 10 seconds. Serve immediately.

Source: www.vitamix.com

[lubby]

I'd love to get a vitamix but it's not in the budget this year.