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Cuban Black Bean Soup

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 2 hr 35 min
  • Servings 8
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Fiberiffic! Black beans add half the daily fiber amount to this traditional Cuban soup.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 2/3 cups dried black beans (1 lb), sorted and rinsed
  • 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
  • 3 cups 50% less sodium beef broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
  • Chopped hard-cooked eggs , if desired
  • Additional chopped onions, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook 1 cup chopped onion and the garlic in oil 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • 2
    Stir in remaining ingredients except eggs and additional chopped onions; heat to boiling. Boil 2 minutes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • 3
    Serve soup topped with eggs and onions.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Slow Cooker Directions: Decrease water to 1 3/4 cups. In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except eggs and additional chopped onions. Cover and cook on High heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until beans are tender. Serve soup topped with eggs and onions.

Nutrition

180 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 9g Protein, 20g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (about 1 1/2 cups)
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
6g
10%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
530mg
22%
Potassium
420mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
7g
28%
Sugars
3g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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