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Cuban Black Bean Soup
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Instructions
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Place olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Once the oil is hot, add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add in the garlic and seasonings. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
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Stir in the black beans, followed by the chicken broth.
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Increase the heat to medium-high and bring soup to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes. If you want a few whole black beans in your soup, reserve 1 cup now.
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Use an immersion blender to puree the rest of the soup, adding in more chicken broth if desired to achieve your desired consistency.(Alternatively, allow the soup to cool slightly and carefully transfer the soup to a blender to puree.)
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Add back in the reserved cup of black beans, if applicable.
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Add additional seasonings to taste.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bean Soaking Secret 💦Soak dried black beans overnight with a pinch of baking soda to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility, creating a creamier soup texture.
- Flavor Layering Technique 🌶️Toast whole spices like cumin and coriander in olive oil before adding other ingredients to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Lime Juice Timing 🍋Add fresh lime juice at the very end of cooking to preserve its bright acidity and prevent potential bitterness from extended heat exposure.
- Aromatic Base Perfection 🧅Finely dice carrots, celery, and onions and sauté until just translucent to create a classic sofrito base that builds incredible depth of flavor.
- Texture Control Trick 🥄Remove and puree 1 cup of beans, then return to the soup to create a perfect balance between brothy and creamy consistency.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low-Cholesterol
Low Sugar
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