Sopa de frijoles negros, Cuban black bean soup
A thick, smoky black bean soup with sweet peppers, cumin and a splash of vinegar. Serve with rice and chopped onion.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.01 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan. Cook the onion and pepper for 10 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, cumin and oregano and cook for 1 minute.
10 min - 2
Add the beans, bay leaves, 1 tsp salt and the water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 25 minutes.
25 min - 3
Remove the bay leaves. Blend about half the soup with a stick blender, leaving the rest chunky.
- 4
Stir in the vinegar and season with pepper and a little salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5 min - 5
Ladle into bowls. Top with red onion and serve with lime wedges and rice.
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