Name: Hearty & Flavorful Cuban Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Dried black beans; 1 whole Large onion, chopped; 1 whole Green bell pepper, chopped; 5 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 6 cups Vegetable broth; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 pieces Bay leaves; 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); 1 tbsp White vinegar (for serving)

Hearty & Flavorful Cuban Black Bean Soup

SoupVegetarianVeganGluten-Free

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Dried black beans	1 lb	258	16g	47g	1g
Large onion, chopped	1 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
Green bell pepper, chopped	1 whole	4	0g	1g	0g
Garlic cloves, minced	5 cloves	4	0g	1g	0g
Ground cumin	1 tbsp	4	0g	0g	0g
Dried oregano	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Vegetable broth	6 cups	12	0g	3g	0g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	41	0g	0g	5g
Bay leaves	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)	0.25 cup	0	0g	0g	0g
White vinegar (for serving)	1 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Dried black beans	1 lb	258	16g	47g	1g
Large onion, chopped	1 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
Green bell pepper, chopped	1 whole	4	0g	1g	0g
Garlic cloves, minced	5 cloves	4	0g	1g	0g
Ground cumin	1 tbsp	4	0g	0g	0g
Dried oregano	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Vegetable broth	6 cups	12	0g	3g	0g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	41	0g	0g	5g
Bay leaves	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)	0.25 cup	0	0g	0g	0g
White vinegar (for serving)	1 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Rinse dried black beans thoroughly. In a large pot, cover beans with water and soak overnight, or quick-soak by boiling for 10 minutes then letting sit for 1 hour. Drain and rinse.
Step 2
In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 7-10 minutes.
Step 3
Add minced garlic, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the soaked and drained black beans, vegetable broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until beans are very tender. Stir occasionally.
Step 6
Remove bay leaves. For a creamier soup, blend about 1-2 cups of the soup mixture with an immersion blender or in a regular blender, then return to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a splash of white vinegar for brightness. Often served with white rice.