CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

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Fiberiffic! Black beans add half the daily fiber amount to this traditional Cuban soup.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 2/3 cups dried black beans (1 lb), sorted and rinsed
1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
3 cups 50% less sodium beef broth
3 cups water
1/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
Chopped hard-cooked eggs , if desired
Additional chopped onions, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook 1 cup chopped onion and the garlic in oil 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except eggs and additional chopped onions; heat to boiling. Boil 2 minutes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Serve soup topped with eggs and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 1/2 cups), Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

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