Black Bean Soup Recipe
An easy, hearty, Mexican black bean soup, "sopa de frijol negro," garnished with tortilla strips, fresh avocado, and queso fresco.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked black beans
- 2 tomatoes (Roma)
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 serrano chile (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- tortilla strips
- 6 tablespoons Mexican cream
- 1 avocado (cut into 1/4 inch cubes)
- 6 ounces queso fresco (a young white Mexican cheese)
Instructions
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Roast the tomatoes, onion, and garlic until they are blackened. You can do this under the broiler or in a pan on the stove.
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Blend the roasted vegetables, cumin, and oregano until smooth. (Add a little water if necessary to blend)
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Next, blend the black beans with the vegetable mixture until very smooth. (Add 1 cup of water to blend, add more if necessary)
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Place the blended soup in a pan on the stove.
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Simmer the soup for one hour. (Add water if necessary so that it doesnโt become too thick.)
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Salt to taste.
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To serve, divide the soup into 6 bowls.
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Garnish each bowl of soup with the tortilla strips, 1 tablespoon of Mexican cream, 1 ounce of cubed queso fresco cheese, and the cubed avocado.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.