Black Bean Gazpacho#1

2 c Black beans

2 qt -- water

2 c Onion -- chopped

1/2 c Celery -- chopped

1/2 c Carrots -- chopped

1 t Salt

-GARNISHES
- Cucumber -- chopped Egg -- hard-boiled sliced Onion -- minced Bell pepper, green -- diced Lemon -- slices Pepper, red -- diced Tomato pulp Croutons Bacon -- crumbled

Calories per serving: 137 Fat grams per serving: 1 Approx. Cook Time: 3:30 Pick over and wash beans. Bring to a boil for two minutes; cover and set aside one hour. Add onion, celery and carrots; simmer slowly for 2 hours. Puree with liquid. Bring soup to a simmer and taste for seasoning, adding chicken stock or water if too thick. Serve in wide bowls and pass garnishes separately.