Githeri Soup(Dry Corn And Beans)

This type of a soup is basically made from corn(dry) and dry beans. This recipe originated from Kenya. A healthy soup that has very few calories. I have changed it around to make it more healthy. Beans are a good source of proteins.Easy to make mind a soup yet delicious. You can alternatively use green corn instead of hard or dry corn. Beans are a good source of fibers.

Servings: 5

Prep Time: 00:20 Cook Time: 02:00

Main Ingredients

1 lbs dry corn /green

2 lbs dry beans

1 cup tomatoes (sliced)

1 medium onion (chopped

3 garlic cloves (minced)

¼ cup cilantro

8 cups water or more

Preparation

1 Soak cleaned beans and corn in cold water overnight to soften them.

2 Rinse soaked beans and corn. In a medium cooking pot place dry beans, water and corn.

3 Boil for 2 hrs covered or until tender. Drain the water.

4 In a different pot, sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

5 Add tomatoes and salt, cook for 5 minutes covered. Add pre-cooked beans and corn.

6 Mix well, add water and let it boil in medium heat.

7 Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, and serve as desired.