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  "slug": "amc-style-brothy-black-bean-vegetable-soup",
  "title": "AMC-Style Extra-Vegetable Black Bean Soup",
  "description": "Expanded brothy soup revised to four cans of beans with extra herbs for limited bouillon.",
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  "recipeYield": "Approximately 10–12 generous servings",
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  "ingredients": [
    "4 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained and rinsed",
    "2 tablespoons olive oil",
    "1 large onion, diced",
    "2 red bell peppers, diced",
    "4 carrots, sliced",
    "4 celery stalks, sliced",
    "3 medium potatoes, diced",
    "4 cloves garlic, minced",
    "1½ cups green beans, cut into pieces",
    "1 cup frozen corn",
    "1 can (14–15 oz.) diced tomatoes, with juice",
    "10 cups water/broth to start; another 1–2 cups water as needed",
    "Whatever vegetable bouillon you have remaining",
    "1½ teaspoons Dried thyme",
    "2 teaspoons Dried parsley",
    "1 teaspoon Dried basil",
    "½ teaspoon Dried oregano",
    "1½ teaspoons Onion powder",
    "1 teaspoon Garlic powder",
    "2 Bay leaves",
    "¾ teaspoon Black pepper",
    "2 tablespoons Soy sauce",
    "2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast (optional)",
    "Start with 1 teaspoon, then adjust Salt",
    "1 tablespoon at the end Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar"
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  "instructions": [
    "Sauté vegetables Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, red peppers, carrots and celery. Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to develop some color.",
    "Build the flavor Add garlic, thyme, parsley, basil, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.",
    "Add broth and potatoes Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, 10 cups water/broth, remaining bouillon, soy sauce, optional nutritional yeast and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes, until potatoes and carrots begin to soften.",
    "Add beans and remaining vegetables Stir in the black beans, green beans and corn. Simmer another 10–15 minutes until all vegetables are tender. Add more water if needed to maintain a generous amount of broth.",
    "Taste and finish Remove bay leaves. Add lemon juice or vinegar. Taste the broth and add salt gradually. If the flavor is still weak, try another ½ teaspoon onion powder and a splash of soy sauce before adding more salt."
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        "2 tablespoons olive oil",
        "1 large onion, diced",
        "2 red bell peppers, diced",
        "4 carrots, sliced",
        "4 celery stalks, sliced",
        "3 medium potatoes, diced",
        "4 cloves garlic, minced",
        "1½ cups green beans, cut into pieces",
        "1 cup frozen corn",
        "1 can (14–15 oz.) diced tomatoes, with juice",
        "10 cups water/broth to start; another 1–2 cups water as needed",
        "Whatever vegetable bouillon you have remaining"
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        "1½ teaspoons Dried thyme",
        "2 teaspoons Dried parsley",
        "1 teaspoon Dried basil",
        "½ teaspoon Dried oregano",
        "1½ teaspoons Onion powder",
        "1 teaspoon Garlic powder",
        "2 Bay leaves",
        "¾ teaspoon Black pepper",
        "2 tablespoons Soy sauce",
        "2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast (optional)",
        "Start with 1 teaspoon, then adjust Salt",
        "1 tablespoon at the end Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar"
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  "notes": [
    "Keep beans whole and soup brothy; no flour, cornstarch, cumin, chili powder or smoked paprika.",
    "Optional additions: 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables in final 8–10 minutes, 1–2 cups broccoli in final 5–7 minutes, or 2 cups broccoli/cauliflower/carrot mix in final 7–10 minutes. Skip separate green beans if the mix contains them.",
    "Use an 8-quart or larger pot; increase liquid toward 10–12 cups as needed.",
    "If flavor needs adjustment, add another tablespoon soy sauce after tasting."
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    "Bread, salad and cookie bars."
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