Cuban Black Bean and Potato Soup
The distinctive flavor of this soup comes from a sofrito, a puréed mix of onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
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The distinctive flavor of this soup comes from a sofrito, a puréed mix of onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, diced (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- 6 cups cooked black beans, divided
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (2 1/2 cups)
- 2 Tbs. white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbs. ground cumin
- 1 Tbs. fresh oregano leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Preparation
1. Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic in saucepan with a little water or vegetable broth over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until vegetables soften. Transfer to blender, and purée until smooth. Add 3 cups beans and 6 to 7 cups water; purée until mixture is consistency of thick soup.
2. Return mixture to saucepan, and add remaining beans, potatoes, vinegar, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, and salt. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, or until potatoes are soft. Remove bay leaf. Garnish each serving with diced red onion and green bell pepper.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 321
- Carbohydrate Content 62 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 1 g
- Fiber Content 18 g
- Protein Content 18 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 610 mg
- Sugar Content 4 g