Cuban

Citrus and Cumin Cuban-Style Black Bean Soup

Name: Citrus and Cumin Cuban-Style Black Bean Soup
Total time: 77 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black beans; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup diced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; Salt to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp cumin

A zesty twist on the traditional Cuban black bean soup with a bright citrus note and enhanced cumin flavor.

77 minutes6 servings

Method

Add lemon zest and additional cumin to the pot during the simmering stage.
Soak beans overnight in water, then drain.
In a large pot, combine beans, water, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Add salt to taste.
Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth. Stir in olive oil and cilantro. Serve warm.

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