Black Bean Soup with Rice and Sherry

==Description==
Makes 6 servings
==Ingredients==
* 1 cup black beans
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 large onion, sliced
* 1 carrot, sliced
* 4 sprigs parsley
* 2 cloves garlic
* 1 teaspoon ground thyme
* 6 cups vegetable broth
* salt and ground black pepper to taste
* 3 cups cooked rice
* ½ cup dry sherry
==Directions==
# Cover beans with water.
# Soak overnight.
# Drain beans and place in large stockpot with bay leaf.
# Add onion, carrot, parsley, garlic, thyme, vegetable broth; bring to boil.
# Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6 to 8 hours.
# Puree remaining bean mixture in food processor or blender.
# Add to liquid and continue cooking, uncovered, for 2 hours.
# Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
# Pour soup into bowls.
# Garnish with rice, sherry.
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