Jul 14 2026
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Nicaraguan Black Bean Soup Recipe

Inspired by Tower Café
Time1h
Serves4

Seasonal Soup or Soup of the Day. Add a side of cheese, avocado, or sour cream.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Garnishes

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the onion, carrot, celery, and bell pepper into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  3. 3

    Add Spices

    Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add Beans and Broth

    Add the black beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes.

  5. 5

    Blend (Optional)

    For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency. If using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending in batches.

  6. 6

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Serving

  1. 7

    Prepare Garnishes

    Slice the avocado and prepare any additional garnishes such as shredded cheese and sour cream.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and top with avocado slices, shredded cheese, and sour cream as desired.

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