Cuban Black Bean Soup

By sz8jm9

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium red or yellow onion, minced
• 2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• half a medium red bell pepper minced
• 1 tbsp minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
• 3 15 oz cans black beans (approx. 4 cups) rinsed and drained.
• 3 cups water
• 1 to 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• freshly ground pepper
• red pepper flakes
• lime wedges for garnish

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1) Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, cumin and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until onion softens.

2) Add bell pepper, garlic, and salt and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring for about 15 minutes, until veggies are very soft.

3) Add the beans and water to the soup and bring to a boil. Lower and simmer gently, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

4) Mash or puree until desired consistency.

5) Add 1 tbsp lime juice, and taste to see if it needs the second tbsp. Add fresh pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes and simmer and stir for another 1-2 minutes.