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Ingredients
- 1 pound black beans
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 onions, chopped
- 6-8 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon green Tabasco sauce, plus more to taste
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
- Salt to taste
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