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 Cuban Black Bean Soup
 
 
1/2 Small    Onion, chopped  
1 1/2 Tsp    Chili powder  
1 Tsp    Ground cumin seed  
1 15 oz can    Black beans, drained and rinsed  
1 1/2 Cups    Vegetable broth  
1/4 Cup    Prepared salsa  
 
1 1/2 Tsp    Lime juice  
2 Tbs    Fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)  
1-2   Green onions, sliced (garnish)  
  Corn chips, crumbled (garnish)  
  Hot sauce or cayenne pepper (optional)  
 
1 Line a skillet with a thin layer of water (or vegetable broth). Sauté onion over high heat until translucent-about 2-3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin, and stir to combine.
2 Add beans, vegetable broth, and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
3 Transfer half of the mixture to a blender and puree until mostly smooth. Mix puree back in with soup.
4 Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and broken corn chips. You can also drizzle with hot sauce or add cayenne pepper to taste, if desired.
 
Servings: 2
 
 Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.
 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   387.47  
Calories From Fat (9%)   35.47  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 4.10g   6%  
Saturated Fat 0.99g   5%  
Cholesterol 1.85mg   1%  
Sodium 1441.37mg   60%  
Potassium 1127.43mg   32%  
Carbohydrates 69.40g   23%  
Dietary Fiber 22.70g   91%  
Sugar 2.14g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 46.70g      
Protein 22.14g   44%  
 
 Cooking Tips
Chef's Note: You can make your own corn chips from corn tortillas. Crisp tortillas in a toaster oven or oven (350°F) for a few minutes until crisp.
 
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