Cuban Black Bean Soup – Uncle Bill’s Version
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of the Caribbean with this hearty and spicy Cuban Black Bean Soup – Uncle Bill’s Version recipe. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this soup is packed with wholesome ingredients and bold seasonings that will tantalize your taste buds.
Recipe Category:
Vegetable 🌿
Keywords:
Cuban, Caribbean, Spicy, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups 🌶️🏝️
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Dried red lentils |
| 1/2 cup | Dried brown lentils |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 2 cans (15 oz each) | Black beans (including liquid) |
| 40 oz | Vegetable broth |
| 3 cups | Chicken broth |
| 2 | Chicken bouillon cubes |
| 1 | Potato, cubed |
| 2 | Celery roots |
| 1 | Celery rib |
| 8 tbsp | Butter |
| 1 tbsp | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 cloves | Garlic, chopped |
| 1 | Onion, chopped |
| 1 tbsp | Soy sauce |
| 1 tsp | Fresh ground black pepper |
| 1 tsp | Chili powder |
| 2 tsp | Ground cumin |
| 2 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 4 cups | Water |
| 1 tbsp | Sambal oelek |
| 4 tbsp | Instant mashed potatoes |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 166.7
- Fat Content: 2.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 3.8mg
- Sodium Content: 89mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 27.4g
- Fiber Content: 9.3g
- Sugar Content: 1.1g
- Protein Content: 8.8g
Recipe Yield:
Makes approximately 16 servings.
Instructions:
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Prepare Lentils: Rinse the red and brown lentils in cold water.
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Cook Lentils: In a medium-sized saucepan, add the lentils and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Prepare Soup Base: In a medium-sized cooking pot, combine the cooked lentils (including the liquid), black beans (including liquid), vegetable broth, chicken broth, chicken bouillon cubes, cubed potatoes, and celery root. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Saute Onion Mixture: Meanwhile, in a medium-sized frying pan, melt the butter and olive oil together. Add the chopped garlic and onions, and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the sautéed onion mixture to the soup pot. Stir in the soy sauce, black pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and 4 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Adjust Consistency: If the soup is too thick, add more water as needed. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Blend Soup: Remove about one-third of the soup and transfer it to a bowl. Using an electric blender, blend until smooth, then return it to the soup pot.
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Final Touches: Add the Sambal Oelek and instant mashed potatoes to the soup. Stir well to blend.
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Final Cooking: Bring the soup just to a boil, then adjust seasonings to taste.
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Serve: Serve the Cuban Black Bean Soup hot and enjoy the bold flavors of the Caribbean!
Additional Notes:
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Alternative Beans: You can use dried black beans instead of canned. Simply soak 2 cups of dried beans overnight in water. The next day, drain and rinse before using.
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Lentil Substitution: Canned lentils can also be used instead of dried. You’ll need 1 (19 fluid ounce) can, including the liquid.
This Cuban Black Bean Soup – Uncle Bill’s Version recipe is a delightful blend of spices and wholesome ingredients, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or simply craving a taste of the Caribbean, this soup is sure to satisfy your appetite! 🍲🌴
