Salty Pirate's Red Lentil Soup

Name: Salty Pirate's Red Lentil Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Dry Black Beans; 1 tsp Chipotle Spice Mix; 1 tsp Ground mixed Pepper Corns; 3/4 lb Split Red Lentils; 1 head Red Onion; 1 head Cured Garlic; 1 tbsp Dark Cocoa Powder; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1 tsp Fine Sea Salt; 1 tsp Ground Smoked Spanish Paprika; 1/2 tsp Ground Cayenne; 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin; 1/2 tbsp Butter

Zachary Welch @cook_2709829

I decided to make black beans. Staring at the delicious looking blackish stock, I decided to make split lentil soup with it substituting for chicken stock.... Only like a Salty Pirate would.

Zachary Welch @cook_2709829

I decided to make black beans. Staring at the delicious looking blackish stock, I decided to make split lentil soup with it substituting for chicken stock.... Only like a Salty Pirate would.

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Ingredients

Black Bean Stock
1 lbDry Black Beans
1 tspChipotle Spice Mix
1 tspGround mixed Pepper Corns
Red Lentil
3/4 lbSplit Red Lentils
1 headRed Onion
1 headCured Garlic
1 tbspDark Cocoa Powder
1 tspGround Cinnamon
1 tspFine Sea Salt
1 tspGround Smoked Spanish Paprika
1/2 tspGround Cayenne
1/2 tspGround Cumin
1/2 tbspButter

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Steps

1

To create the Black Bean Stock: state with 1 lb dry black beans. I recommend against pre-soaking to capture full flavor, but pre-soak will cut time in half. Wash in cold water for 3-5 minutes, drain off (pre-soak 8-12 hours optionally at this point save water if so). Bring to a full boil in a large pot for 15 minutes, strain any foam off. Lower to a medium simmer and add ground pepper. (The beans will boil over easily so keep an eye on them). After 30-45 minutes test a bean, if it's starting to tender (fully chewable) then lower to low simmer and add salt. After about 90-120 minutes total beans should be done (will vary). Scoop out beans or pour through a civ to save boil water as stock.
2

Place dry split red lentils in the hot stock and bring up to a low boil (you may need to add some additional water as needed).
3

While the lentils are boiling in a separate pan sauté chopped/diced red onion and garlic in butter (I used goats milk butter for a lighter creamy taste). Sauté until well browned and caramelized. Remove from heat.
4

When lentils have been boiling for 20 minutes add sautéed garlic/onions and mix in all of the spices. Lower temp and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure spices infuse and no beans are sticking to the pot.