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cuban black bean soup

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Private Recipe by
Raven Higheagle
Prescott, AZ

Warm and comforting Black Bean Soup is always a great choice on a cold winters day. Top soup with sherry if you'd like.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
cook time 2 Hr 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cuban black bean soup

  • black beans, soaked overnight
  • 4
    bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 c
    spanish olive oil
  • 4 lg
    red bell peppers, chopped
  • 4 lg
    white onions, chopped
  • 16 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp
    mexican dried oregano
  • 2 Tbsp
    ground cumin
  • kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    dry sherry
  • 2 md
    red onion, finely diced
  • 1 c
    cilantro leaves
  • 1 pt
    mexican crema or sour cream

How To Make cuban black bean soup

  • 1
    Soak beans in water to cover by 3 inches for 8 hours or overnight. Overnight is best.
  • 2
    Drain and place in a large soup pot along with bay leaves and enough fresh water to cover beans by 2 or 3 inches.
  • 3
    Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until beans are tender, about 2 hours
  • 4
    Meanwhile, make the sofrito: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • 5
    Add bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • 6
    Add onions and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • 7
    Add garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt to taste, and cook 2 minutes.
  • 8
    Puree sofrito in a blender (in batches).
  • 9
    Add sofrito and sugar to pot with beans and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • 10
    Stir in sherry and season with salt to taste. Remove bay leaves.
  • 11
    Serve topped with red onion, cilantro, and a dollop of Mexican crema or sour cream.
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