CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP
Chef Douglas Rodriguez of DeLaCosta restaurant in Chicago was born in America, but this recipe is inspired by his mother's black bean soup, which offered robust flavor for people who didn't have money to spend on meat for stock. Here we use both fresh and dried oregano because each imparts a different flavor to the final dish. The ham is listed in the ingredients but since I have always made my black bean without "meat" I made it that way again. This was in Cooking Light, 01/01/2008! Just another take on black beans that I think are great!! Cuban cooking reflects the influence of Spain and Africa as well as other Caribbean countries. Spicy heat is not as pronounced in Cuban cuisine as in other Latin fare.
Provided by Manami
Categories Chowders
Time 3h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place bay leaves and beans in a Dutch oven.
- Add 12 cups water to pan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add bell pepper, chopped onion, and shallots to pan; cook 10 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently.
- Stir in cumin, dried oregano, and fresh oregano; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.
- Place vegetable mixture in a blender; add remaining 1/2 cup water; puree until smooth.
- Add vegetable mixture, sugar, and salt to beans; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Discard bay leaves.
- Combine avocado and juice; toss gently.
- Ladle 3/4 cup bean mixture into each of 10 bowls; top each serving with about 3 tablespoons avocado mixture, about 3 tablespoons red onion, 2 tablespoons ham, about 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, about 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 teaspoon pumpkinseed kernels, and about 1/2 teaspoon jalapeño pepper.
- Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
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Tanja Wolfaardt
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's also a great soup to serve at a party or potluck.
kaleb NIC \KALEB
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I love this soup. It's a great source of protein and it's very filling.
zubairasim_920
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the black beans and the corn, and they don't even notice the vegetables.
Rj Rasu
[email protected]I've frozen this soup for up to a month. It reheats well and it's just as delicious as when it was first made.
Tanya Nonna Buttaccio
[email protected]This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it a day or two ahead of time and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.
Padam Gururng
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste. I often add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or onions.
Malik Waseem Akhtar
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover black beans. I always have a can or two of black beans in my pantry, so this soup is a great option for a quick and easy meal.
Yousef Emad
[email protected]I topped my soup with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro. It was the perfect finishing touch.
Amariona Sapp
[email protected]I added some shredded chicken to this soup and it was amazing! It made the soup even more hearty and flavorful.
farxaan deeq
[email protected]I've made this soup with both canned black beans and dried black beans. Both versions are delicious, but I prefer the soup made with dried beans. The beans have a more intense flavor and the soup is heartier.
Ivana Gunarova
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very hearty.
Khan Ghabizai
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw everything in and let it cook all day.
Birendar Kumar
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious and satisfying soup.
Farhan Abbasi
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ntsetselelo Hlungwani
[email protected]This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's so hearty and comforting, and it always makes me feel better.
talha murad
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. It's definitely a keeper.
ransford pobee
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the black beans were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.