Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Cuban Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried black beans; 1 c. onion, chopped; 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter; 4 c. water; 1 beef bouillon cube; 12 oz. cooked lean ham; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. dried leaf thyme; 1/2 tsp. dried leaf oregano; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 dried whole red pepper; 1 c. green bell pepper, chopped; 1/3 c. dark rum (optional); 1 c. sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb. dried black beans
1 c. onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
4 c. water
1 beef bouillon cube
12 oz. cooked lean ham
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. dried leaf thyme
1/2 tsp. dried leaf oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1 dried whole red pepper
1 c. green bell pepper, chopped
1/3 c. dark rum (optional)
1 c. sour cream (optional)

1
Sort and soak beans overnight; drain and discard soak water. In a 4-quart pot, saute onion in butter or margarine until tender, but not browned.
2
Add soaked beans, 4 cups water, bouillon cube, ham (cut into 4 to 6 chunks), bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt and red pepper.
3
Bring to boil; reduce heat.
4
Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5
Remove 1 cup beans from stew; mash in a bowl with potato masher or fork.
6
Add mashed beans to stew; stir to thicken.
7
Remove ham and dice.
8
Remove bay leaves and red pepper, if used, and discard.
9
Add diced meat, green pepper and rum (if desired) to beans.
10
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
11
Serve beans over rice and top with sour cream, if desired.
12
4 servings.

544

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dried black beans, 1 c. onion, chopped, 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter, 4 c. water, and more.

Yes, Cuban 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.

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Cuban Black Bean Soup

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