Name: Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 red onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp oregano; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper to taste; Juice of 1 lime

Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe

Frederica Houston Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Cuban Black Bean Soup

A hearty, flavorful soup featuring black beans, peppers, and spices, perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then add onion and red bell pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper, cook for 1 minute more.
Add black beans, chicken or vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours.
Remove bay leaf and purée a small amount of the soup in a blender or with an immersion blender. Return to the pot.
Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.