Best Cuban Black Bean Soup From Happy Herbivore Abroad Recipes

CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

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Using a blender, this soup becomes a smooth, nutritious heart-warmer just right for those cool nights. If the soup is too thick, add a little more vegetable broth to thin it out.-Tracy Lohr, Urbandale, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

4 celery ribs, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 teaspoons canola oil
4 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 to 2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
GARNISH:
9 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
9 teaspoons fat-free sour cream
9 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute the celery, onion, garlic and jalapeno in oil until onion is tender. Stir in the beans, broth, water, seasonings and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Cool slightly., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan; heat through. Garnish each serving with tomatoes, sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 786mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP FROM HAPPY HERBIVORE ABROAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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Provided by raklisa2020

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder,
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup prepared salsa
1 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)
1 -2 green onions, sliced (garnish)
corn chips, crumbled (garnish)
hot sauce or cayenne
pepper (optional)

Steps:

Line a skillet with a thin layer of water (or vegetable broth). Sauté onion over high heat until translucent- about 2-3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin, and stir to combine. Then add beans, vegetable broth, and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Transfer half of the mixture to a blender and puree until mostly smooth. Mix puree back in with soup. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and broken corn chips. You can also drizzle with hot sauce or add cayenne pepper to taste, if desired. Chef's Note:You can make your own corn chips from tortillas. Crisp tortillas in a toaster oven or oven (350ºF) for a few minutes until crisp, then crumble into chips.