Sopa Buena Recipe

Name: Sopa Buena
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) bag 15 bean soup mix (Not using the seasoning packet that is sometimes included in these); 1 tablespoon light olive oil; 1 large white onion, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, crushed and chopped; 3 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons crushed chipotle chili pepper flakes (flakes not powder); 2 quarts water (8 cups); 1 lb ham steak, chopped into bite size chunks (I like Cook's brand); 1 (28 ounce) canwhole tomatoes with juice, undrained; 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes, undrained (use Ro-tel original); 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (20 ounce) bag 15 bean soup mix (Not using the seasoning packet that is sometimes included in these)
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 large white onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
3 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons crushed chipotle chili pepper flakes (flakes not powder)
2 quarts water (8 cups)
1 lb ham steak, chopped into bite size chunks (I like Cook's brand)
1 (28 ounce) canwhole tomatoes with juice, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes, undrained (use Ro-tel original)
1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
1 -2 tablespoon sour cream (optional)

1
Place your beans in a big bowl and cover with water 2 or 3 inches above them and soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
2
Drain the beans and set them aside in a collander.
3
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil on medium high heat.
4
Saute the onions and garlic with the lemon juice and crushed chipotle peppers until the onion is soft.
5
(about 2 minutes).
6
Add the beans and water then stir.
7
Bring to a boil, add the ham, then reduce heat to a medium simmer.
8
Simmer for 1 hour, uncovered.
9
Add the tomatoes with their juice and break them up a little in the soup with a spoon.
10
Add the Ro-tel with its juice and the brown sugar.
11
Stir, then turn heat down to a low simmer, uncovered, for 1 more hour or until beans are al dente to your taste.
12
Serve with sour cream (optional).

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (20 ounce) bag 15 bean soup mix (Not using the seasoning packet that is sometimes included in these), 1 tablespoon light olive oil, 1 large white onion, chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, crushed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Sopa Buena 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sopa Buena

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