Jul 14 2026
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Crema De Frijol Recipe

Inspired by La Fisheria
Time45m
Serves4

Creamy black beans soup with caramelized onions, cotija cheese and tortilla chips

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Toppings

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Onions

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Spices

    Add minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Combine Beans and Broth

    Add the black beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches and blend until creamy.

  5. 5

    Finish the Soup

    Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary. Allow the soup to simmer for another 5 minutes.

Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare Toppings

    While the soup is simmering, crumble the cotija cheese and chop the fresh cilantro.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Ladle the creamy black bean soup into bowls. Top with crumbled cotija cheese, cilantro, and tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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