Cuban Black Bean Soup

Cuban Black Bean Soup, also known as ‘Frijoles Negros’, is a staple 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.

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Cuban Black Bean Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Cuban Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 1 medium Avocado
• 4 tablespoon Sour cream

Instructions

1. Rinse and soak the black beans overnight.
2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
3. Add the soaked black beans, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, and vegetable broth to the pot.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
5. Remove the bay leaf and blend half of the soup until smooth.
6. Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
7. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.