CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

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Recipe is courtesy of a brochure for La Zaragozana Restuarant in Old San Juan, PR. We were there years ago and everything was delicious. (If you go, try their Castillan Garlic Soup also)

Provided by talalms

Categories     Black Beans

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb black beans
2 quarts water
1/2 lb onion
1/2 lb green pepper
5 ounces olive oil
5 cloves garlic (peeled)
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon oregano
1 ounce white vinegar
1 cup white rice

Steps:

  • Soak beans in water overnight.
  • Add salt and boil beans until soft.
  • Crush garlic and mix with cumin, oregano and vinegar.
  • Set aside.
  • Cut onions and peppers into very small pieces.
  • Saute in olive oil until the onions are brown.
  • Add garlic and spice mix and cook slowly.
  • Drain 1/2 of the water from the beans and add to cooked mixture.
  • Continue cooking slowly until ready to serve.
  • Garnish with one soupspoon of rice marinated in finely chopped raw onion, with olive oil and vinegar.
  • A small amount of sour cream adds a wonderful flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.2, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 2339, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 9.7

Nondumiso Felicity
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of the black beans, corn, and spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Mkhuseli Boy boy
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually serve it with a side of rice and it's the perfect meal.


Liton Shefali
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This soup is amazing! I love the smoky flavor from the ham hock. The beans are cooked perfectly and the soup is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Usman Ali
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the avocado. It added a nice creaminess to the soup.


Victoria Rodriguez
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread and it's the perfect meal.


Susie Connell
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually serve it with a side of rice and it's the perfect meal.


Aasbin Gaming
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the combination of the black beans, corn, and spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Shadow_demon
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the sweet potatoes. They added a nice sweetness to the soup.


Md musa Js
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the smoky flavor from the ham hock and the beans are always cooked perfectly. I usually serve it with a side of rice and it's the perfect meal.


Yussuf Yussuf
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was flavorful and had a nice consistency. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make soup.


Tamim K
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the beans are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jorel Laurent
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I usually serve it with a side of cornbread and it's the perfect meal.


Annabella Villa
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This Cuban black bean soup is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beans are cooked until tender and the soup is full of flavor from the spices and vegetables. I served it with rice and a side of avocado and it was a


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