Caribbean-Style Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Caribbean-Style Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried black beans, washed and stones removed; 3 onions, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced (powdered works fine, too); 1 ham hocks or 3/4 cup cubed ham; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups water; 2 tablespoons vinegar

Servings: persons

1 lb dried black beans, washed and stones removed
3 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced (powdered works fine, too)
1 ham hocks or 3/4 cup cubed ham
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water
2 tablespoons vinegar

1
Soak beans overnight in 4 quarts water.
2
Drain. Combine beans, onions, green pepper, garlic, ham, oil, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and 3 cups fresh water.
3
Stir well.
4
Cover.
5
Cook on Low 8-10 hours, or High 4-5 hours.
6
For a thick soup, remove half of cooked bean mixture and puree until smooth in a blender or mash with potato masher.
7
Return to cooker.
8
If you like a soup-ier soup, leave as is.
9
Add vinegar and stir well.
10
Debone ham, cut into bite-sized pieces and return to soup.
11
Serve in soup bowls.
12
Can be topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried black beans, washed and stones removed, 3 onions, chopped, 1 green pepper, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced (powdered works fine, too), and more.

Yes, Caribbean-Style 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.

Caribbean-Style Black Bean Soup

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