Sopa de Frijol Negro con Pastor (Black Bean Soup with Crispy Pastor Pork)
A smooth smoky black bean soup topped with crisp pastor pork, avocado and lime for a warming Mexican supper.
Made with Mexican black beans and Al pastor marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.54 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
Tick what you need to buy. It goes on your shopping list.
Method
- 1
Toss the pork strips with your ready made al pastor marinade (see the base recipe). Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cumin and cook for 1 minute.
7 min - 3
Add the black beans with their liquid and the water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
15 min - 4
Blend about two thirds of the soup until smooth, then stir it back into the pan. Season with salt and a squeeze of lime. Keep it hot over a low heat.
- 5
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over a high heat and cook the pork for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until crisp at the edges and cooked through.
4 min - 6
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the crisp pork, avocado and coriander and serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Blend only part of the soup. The whole beans give texture against the smooth base.
- Cook the pork separately so it stays crisp on top rather than softening in the soup.
- Add a splash of vinegar or lime juice to brighten the soup just before serving.
- Add a chopped chipotle for smoky heat.
Storing and freezing
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days, cooled within 1 to 2 hours. Freeze the soup without the pork for up to 3 months. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes. Leave out the pork and top with pastor marinated mushrooms or crispy tofu cooked in the same way.
Is it gluten free and dairy free?
Yes. Black beans, pork, vegetables and the marinade contain no gluten, dairy, egg or nuts.
Can I use tinned beans?
Yes. Use two 400 g tins of black beans with their liquid in place of the base, but then make sure they are well seasoned and rinsed.
More made with mexican black beans
Sincronizadas de Frijol Negro y Queso (Crisp Bean and Cheese Tortilla Sandwiches)
EFNFTortitas de Frijol Negro en Salsa Roja (Black Bean Patties in Red Sauce)
GFNFVBurritos de Frijol Negro, Arroz y Aguacate (Black Bean and Rice Burritos)
DFEFNFHuevos Motuleños (Yucatecan Eggs with Plantain and Beans)
NFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.