Get ready for a culinary journey to the Caribbean with our tantalizing Caribbean Black Bean Soup! This hearty and flavorful soup is a delightful blend of aromatic spices, tender black beans, and a vibrant medley of vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our collection of recipes in this article will guide you through the process of creating this delicious and wholesome dish. From the traditional slow-cooker method to a speedy Instant Pot version, and even a vegan variation, we've got you covered. So, let's dive in and explore the diverse flavors of the Caribbean with our Caribbean Black Bean Soup extravaganza!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP IN THE SLOW COOKER
This isn't your mother's slow cooker recipe! No cans of creamed soup or spice packets here. This is a fragrantly spiced, slightly tangy soup full of vegetables and Cuban goodness that's good tasting and good for you. And there's no need to soak the beans overnight! Serve over steaming hot brown rice.
Provided by WorkingCookingMom
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes
Time 4h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Rinse beans and remove any particles or bad beans; place in a saucepan and cover with 2 inches water. Add celery and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and cook over high heat, adding more water as necessary, for 10 minutes. Drain beans and remove and discard celery.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrot; saute until onions are fairly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and chile flakes; continue to cook until heated through and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Place tomatoes and water in a slow cooker. Add onion mixture, beans, and bay leaves.
- Cook until beans are tender enough that you can easily smash one between your tongue and the top of your mouth, on Low for 6 hours or High for 4 hours. Add vinegar. Taste to adjust seasonings and add hot pepper sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 803.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
SLOW COOKER BLACK BEAN SOUP
Filling and loaded with flavor this black bean soup will be a family favorite.
Provided by Sarah Olson
Categories Soup
Time 7h20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse the beans and add them to the slow cooker. No need to soak. If you want to soak the beans overnight, you can, but drain the beans before starting the recipe.
- Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, ham hock, onion, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, onion powder, and pepper. WAIT TO ADD THE CILANTRO AND SALT.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Remove the ham hock onto a plate, remove any meat you can find off the ham hock, shred and put into the beans. (note that sometimes there is no meat on a ham hock, do fret, your beans are fine without this).
- Add the cilantro, stir
- Taste for salt, adding the desired amount.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 836 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW-COOKER BLACK BEAN SOUP
Start your slow cooker in the morning and by dinnertime, you'll have deeply spiced black beans that just need a quick blend to become a velvety and vegan black bean soup. While not essential, a smidgen of baking soda helps the beans soften so they end up almost fudgy. Blending some of the beans with their liquid gives the soup body; for a very smooth soup, purée the whole mixture. A little vinegar and a flourish of toppings keep it from being one-note. Leftovers will thicken overnight, so thin as needed with water or turn them into refried beans.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, beans, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 10h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the beans, onion, garlic, chipotle chile and sauce, cumin, bay leaves and/or oregano, and baking soda, if using. Add 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low until the beans are tender, 8 to 10 hours. Taste more than one bean to ensure they're all cooked through; they should also flatten without much effort when pressed between your fingers.
- Remove and compost the bay leaves. Transfer the onion, garlic and chipotle chile to a blender or food processor, along with about 2 cups of the beans and broth. (You can purée more or less of the soup, depending on desired consistency.) Blend until smooth. Pour puréed soup back into the slow cooker, stir in the vinegar, then season to taste with salt. Eat with desired toppings.
CARIBBEAN BLACK BEAN SOUP - SLOW COOKER
A filling easy soup to make...takes a little preparation if you use dried black beans, but worth the effort.
Provided by TishT
Categories Black Beans
Time 16h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Soak beans overnight in 4 quarts water.
- Drain.
- Combine beans, onion, green pepper, garlic, ham, oil, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and 3 cups of fresh water.
- Stir Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
- For thick soup, remove half of cooked bean mixture and puree until smooth in blender or mash with a potato masher.
- Return to cooker.
- If you like it souper, leave it as is.
- Add vinegar and stir well.
- Debone the ham hock if you used one and cut into bite sized pieces, and return to the soup Serve in soup bowls with a dollop of sour cream in the middle of each serving, topped with fresh cilantro.
CARIBBEAN COCONUT BLACK BEANS IN THE CROCK POT
Make and share this Caribbean Coconut Black Beans in the Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Serah B.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place beans, potatoes and tomatoes in crock pot.
- In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat and saute onions, garlic, brown sugar, cayenne, bell pepper, thyme and chili flakes (if using) until soft.
- Add the vegetable broth to the skillet and stir with a wooden spoon on low heat scraping up any browned bits in the skillet.
- Pour the broth/vegetables into the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on high heat for 3-4 hours. Switch to low heat and add coconut milk for 30 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve over short grain brown rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 15, Sodium 334.9, Carbohydrate 71.1, Fiber 16.2, Sugar 15.4, Protein 15.1
SPICY BLACK BEAN SOUP (SLOW COOKER)
An easy, healthy soup that is ready to eat when you come home from work. Its great with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt too!
Provided by Veggie_Girl
Categories Black Beans
Time 8h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For black beans either: 1) soak overnight and then drain/rinse before adding to slow cooker OR 2) combine with vegetable broth and bring to a rolling boil for 15-30 minutes before adding to slow cooker (broth and beans).
- Combine beans, jalapeños, corn, and vegetable broth in a slow cooker.
- Season with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- **I used an immersion hand-blender to roughly puree the soup before serving. This gave it a little thicker texture. You could also serve "as is" or puree in a food processor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 206.5, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 14
CROCK POT CARIBBEAN-STYLE BLACK BEANS
Easy recipe for a weeknight meal. Throw everything in crock pot in the morning and your meal's ready when you arrive home from work or school. Serve with hot cooked rice; tossed salad on the side. Source unknown. Vegetarian friendly! *Update* February 2009: I used this recipe: Recipe #100408 to replace the ham.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put all ingredients except for water in crock pot.
- Cook on LOW for about 4-6 hours. If mixture appears dried out, add a little bit of water or broth to desired consistency.
- Serve hot with rice.
CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS
Easy and flavorful! Excellent side dish for spicy dishes like jerk chicken or Puerco Pibil! Serve with mango salsa for a delicious combination.
Provided by CheCheCherie
Categories Black Beans
Time 25m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until barely soft.
- Add the spices and sauté until very soft.
- Stir in the beans and orange juice and sauté for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Mash a few of the beans with a fork or the back of a spoon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding orange juice or mashing more beans. You can also blend the beans with additional orange juice to make an excellent bean dip!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 14.5
SPICY SLOW COOKER BLACK BEAN SOUP
This soup can be served as is or run through the blender for a creamy version. You can adjust the spice to cool it down.
Provided by TOOBUSY2
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes
Time 6h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain black beans, and rinse.
- Combine beans, jalapenos, and chicken broth in a slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
- Cook on High for 4 hours. Reduce heat to Low, and continue cooking for 2 hours, or until you are ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1012.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CARIBBEAN BLACK BEAN SOUP
Delicious vegetarian black bean soup with coriander/cumin seasoning and diced fresh oranges...serve with homemade bread for a nutritious and yummy lunch or light supper. This recipe is from budget friendly and from scratch but you may speed it up considerably by adding drained canned black beans instead of cooking the dry beans. My meat-eating husband even liked this for supper!
Provided by Tigrrress 2
Categories South American
Time 5h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring water and black beans to a boil, simmer 5 minutes.
- Cover tightly and let stand for 2 hours.
- Simmer 90 minutes until beans are cooked. Dump into a colander to drain.
- Saute carrot, celery, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin and vegetable oil.
- Add beans, vegetable stock, and uncooked rice.
- Simmer gently 1 hour.
- Add remaining ingredients and pepper to taste.
- Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.7, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 32.6, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 12, Protein 13.2
Tips:
- When choosing black beans, opt for dried beans over canned ones for a more authentic flavor and texture.
- Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the soup. Common additions include bell peppers, onions, celery, carrots, and corn.
- Season the soup generously with Caribbean-inspired spices such as cumin, coriander, thyme, and allspice.
- For a smoky flavor, add a roasted poblano pepper to the soup.
- Serve the soup with traditional accompaniments such as rice, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.
Conclusion:
This Caribbean black bean soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. With its bold flavors and satisfying texture, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. The slow-cooker method makes it easy to prepare, and the addition of coconut milk gives it a unique and creamy twist. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying soup, give this Caribbean black bean soup a try!
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