Gloria's Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Gloria's Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound black beans dried; 1 tablespoon cumin ground; 3 quarts water; 2 tablespoons oregano dried; 2 whole bay leaves; 2 tablespoons oregano fresh, chopped; 1 cup olive oil or to taste; 3 small shallots peeled, diced; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh; 1 small onions peeled, diced; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1 large sweet red bell peppers cleaned, diced; 1 large green bell peppers diced; 4 each scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 cup sour cream optional

Servings: persons

1 pound black beans dried
1 tablespoon cumin ground
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons oregano dried
2 whole bay leaves
2 tablespoons oregano fresh, chopped
1 cup olive oil or to taste
3 small shallots peeled, diced
2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh
1 small onions peeled, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 large sweet red bell peppers cleaned, diced
1 large green bell peppers diced
4 each scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup sour cream optional

1
Soak the beans in water overnight in a large heavy pot.
2
The next day, add the bay leaves the beans and water, and bring mixture to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to simmer and cook uncovered, over low heat for three to four hours, until tender.
4
The beans should split open.
5
stir occasionlly, and add more water if necessary.
6
Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed skillet.
7
Add the shallots and onions, and saute for three minutes.
8
Add red pepper, green pepper and garlic.
9
and saute for three minutes.
10
Then add cumin, oregano and parsley, and saute 3 seconds more.
11
Add the sugar and salt.
12
Let mixture cool.
13
Puree all the sauted mixture throughly in a food processor or blender.
14
Add the puree to the beans, cook 20 to 30 minutes more.
15
Correct seasoning if needed.
16
The soup will be very thick.
17
Remove bay leaves before serving.
18
Garnish with green onions and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

881

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound black beans dried, 1 tablespoon cumin ground, 3 quarts water, 2 tablespoons oregano dried, and more.

Yes, Gloria's 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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Gloria's Black Bean Soup

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