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Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe

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Nov 28 2025

1h

Serves 4

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Make Cuban Black Bean Soup in just 1h . Frijoles Negros prepared exactly as our grandmother Carmen Hernandez did. Served over a bed of white rice and topped with diced raw Spanish onions. 100% vegan.

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Ingredients

Soup Base

Garnish

Serving

Preparation

Prepare the Black Beans

1. Soak and Prepare Beans

If using dried black beans, soak them overnight in water. Drain and rinse before cooking. If using canned black beans, simply drain and rinse them.

Cook the Soup

2. Sauté Vegetables

In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

3. Combine Ingredients

Add the soaked and drained black beans (or canned beans), vegetable broth, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.

4. Simmer

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes (if using dried beans, cook until beans are tender). Stir occasionally and add salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the Rice

5. Cook Rice

While the soup is simmering, cook the white rice according to package instructions.

Serve the Soup

6. Plate the Soup

Once the soup is ready, remove the bay leaf. Serve the black bean soup over a bed of white rice.

7. Garnish

Top with diced raw Spanish onions and fresh cilantro as desired.

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