Magic soup for Embryo Transfer Day!

magic *** Southwestern Black Bean Soup recipe

For fertility purposes, I would leave out the red wine. I had to eliminate any dairy since I'm super sensitive to it. Dairy is the most common allergy so when you're prepping to have a baby-ready body, may be a good idea to eliminate it just in case those rumored hormones are bad for you. I took EVERY step. I also eliminated any high fructose corn syrup and went to "rice cream" instead of ice cream if I had to have it.  My husband made the soup for me and it's my memory of Christmas morning waking up after the ET and the soup smell consumed the condo. I was just sooo happy for some reason??? I hope this passes on good karma for you!

1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 - 1lb optional ham
3-4 onions chopped
1/4 c fresh parsley minced
2 carrots chopped
6-12 garlic cloves minced
1 lb dried black beans
8-12 c chicken broth
2-4 corn tortillas - torn up
2 c dry red wine (optional)
2 bay leaves
1/2 t. hot red pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 bunches cilantro minced

In large pot saute olive oil, ham, onions, carrots, and garlic. Add soaked beans (drained & rinsed- see package), parsley, broth, tortillas, wine, and dry seasoning. Boil, reduce, simmer until beans are tender. Puree soup in blender (ok to leave chunky) and stir in 1-2 bunches fresh minced cilantro. Serve with toppings, rice, avocado, onions, cilantro, green olives, chilies, cheese, sour cream, lemon/lime.