Brazilian Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Brazilian Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups black beans; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups onions, chopped (about 1.5 large onions); 10 medium garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 - 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 medium carrot, diced; 1 medium bell pepper, diced; 1 1/2 cups orange juice; black pepper; cayenne; 2 diced tomatoes (optional); sour cream (optional); cilantro (optional); salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups black beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups onions, chopped (about 1.5 large onions)
10 medium garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons cumin
2 - 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 medium carrot, diced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups orange juice
black pepper
cayenne
2 diced tomatoes (optional)
sour cream (optional)
cilantro (optional)
salsa (optional)

1
Soak beans in plent of water for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
2
Place the soaked beans in a kettle or dutch oven with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until tender (about 1.25 hours).
3
Heat olive oil in a medium sized skillet. Add chopped onion, 5 crushed cloves garlic, cumin, salt, and carrot.
4
Saute over medium heat until the carrot is just tender. Add the rest of the crushed garlic and diced bell pepper. Saute until everything is very tender (10-15 mins). Add the sauteed mixture to the beans, scraping out every last morsel.
5
Stir in orange juice, black pepper and cayenne to taste, and diced tomatoes (optional).
6
Puree all or some of the soup in a blender and return to kettle. Simmer over very low heat 10-15 mins more. Serve topped with an artful arrangement of sour cream, cilantro and salsa.

586

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups black beans, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups onions, chopped (about 1.5 large onions), 10 medium garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Black Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brazilian Black Bean Soup

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