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Cuban Black Bean Soup

The interesting blend of spices in this soup will remind you of the traditional Cuban meal of black beans and rice.
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 3 hours 30 min
Makes: 6 servings (1 1/3 cups each)
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2 2/3cups dried black beans (1 lb)
2tablespoons vegetable oil
1large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3cloves garlic, finely chopped
3cups Progresso® beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) or vegetable broth
3cups water
1/4cup dark rum or apple cider
1teaspoon liquid smoke
1 1/2teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
Serve with...
Jicama-Citrus Salad Jicama-Citrus Salad
Total Time: 25 min
1.Place beans in Dutch oven; add enough cold water to cover beans. Heat to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain and reserve beans.
2.In same Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
3.Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Boil 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
4.Carefully pour soup into blender. Cover; blend until almost smooth.
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Special Touch
Looking for an authentic garnish for this flavorful soup? Top servings with chopped hard-cooked eggs and red onions.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 360 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 520mg; Total Carbohydrate 54g (Dietary Fiber 19g, Sugars 8g); Protein 20Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 8%; Iron 30Exchanges: 3 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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