cuban black bean soup

How To Make cuban black bean soup

• Step 1
  I highly recommend using a whole ham bone instead of ham slices or pieces. There is quite a difference in taste. You can buy these from a ham store like Heavenly Ham.
• Step 2
  Saute chopped onion in butter until tender but not browned. Add beans, water, bouillon cube, ham bone, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt and the New Mexico peppers.
• Step 3
  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for one hour. Remove bay leaves, ham bone, and the New Mexico pepper. Dice ham. Chop green bell pepper.
• Step 4
  Using a blending stick hand blender, blend the ingredients in the soup for just a bit. If you don't have a stick blender, take out a cup of beans and mash them, and return to pot. This helps to thicken the soup. Add diced ham, green pepper and simmer another 15 minutes or more.
• Step 5
  I serve this as soup, but you can serve the beans over rice if you like. Top with a dollop of sour cream.
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