MaryL wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>> 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.

> Did you use the stick blender in the same pot that you used for the
> soup, or did you transfer some of it first?

Right in the pot. You can puree it as much or as little
as you wish, or take some out and put it back in after
you've pureed the rest.

> 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.

I can understand that. If you do make the soup, I'd be
interested to hear if you like it. Or not. Heh. It's gotten
very good reviews.

nancy