"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
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> Omelet wrote:
>
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
>>> This is a delicious soup, and you could blend it to your
>>> desired thickness (thinness?), or even thin it with more broth:
>>>
>>> http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/fo...Bean-Soup-2057
>>>
>>> Having a stick blender is very handy.
>
>> To me, a stick blender is an indispensable kitchen gadget. :-) I'd
>> not be without one.
>
> The first time I made this soup, I did not have one. I leave
> it to your imagine what a friggin mess there was after
> transferring it back and forth to the blender in batches.
>
> Hello, stick blender.
> nancy

Did you use the stick blender in the same pot that you used for the soup, or
did you transfer some of it first? This recipe has me very interested
because I love black bean soup. I think I'll try it tomorrow, but I don't
want the whole thing pureed. I always like to have some beans left intact.

Thanks,
MaryL