Cuban

Garlic and Lime Cuban-Style Black Bean Soup

Name: Garlic and Lime 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 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lime juice

Enhances the garlic flavor and adds a refreshing lime note to the soup.

77 minutes6 servings

Method

Stir in minced garlic and lime juice during the pureeing 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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