Cuban Black Bean Soup
Cuban Black Bean Soup, also known as ‘Frijoles Negros’, is a traditional dish in Cuban cuisine and is often served with rice.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse and soak the black beans overnight.
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In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, carrot, and celery until softened.
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Add the soaked black beans, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, and vegetable stock to the pot.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
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Remove the bay leaf and blend half of the soup until smooth.
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Return the blended soup to the pot and season with salt and black pepper.
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Serve hot with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.