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Cuban Black Bean Soup
4 servings
In this Caribbean classic, black beans are traditionally used to make a little meat go a long way when it’s in short supply or too expensive. You’ll never miss the meat in this version; the soup is quite tasty without it.
Ingredients
Makes 4 Servings
- 2/3 cup black beans
- 2 cups water
- 1 white onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp vegetable bouillon
- 1 14.5 oz can unsalted diced tomatoes
- 1 4-oz can diced green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin
Directions
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Rinse and soak the black beans. Drain the soaked, raw beans and put them in a large soup pot.
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Add the vegetable bouillon and water to a large soup pot, simmer over medium high heat and stir until the bouillon dissolves. Add the black beans and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Decrease the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
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When the beans are cooked, stir in the chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, and minced garlic. Increase the heat to high and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the optional tomatoes, undrained chilies, and cumin. Decrease the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until the flavors are blended.
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Serve hot, garnished with the reserved onion.
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Tip: This soup will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator, so double the recipe if you like.
