It’s been awhile since I shared my Cuban black bean soup recipe, so I thought it was time to get it out again, just in time for Fall weather. This time, I used the Knorr Chicken Concentrate to make the stock and it was very flavorful, as always.
Dried black beans.
Soak overnight. Drain, add water and simmer for about an hour and 1/2.
Drain beans.
Ingredients for Sofrito. 
Adding the Knorr’s Chicken Concentrate stock.
Sauteeing the Sofrito. 
Adding spices.
Simmering down.
Add all to stock pot and beans and simmer.
Delicious black bean soup, Cuban style!
I found this recipe several years ago in the Atlanta paper and it was from Gloria Estefan in Miami, who had opened a restaurant at the time and this soup was one of her own. It’s delicious, easy and flavorful. A great way to add beans to your meals and no meat for those who prefer that.
Cuban Black Bean Soup
1 lb. black beans (dried) I’m sure you could use cans if you like
2 cans chicken broth (I used 3 1/2 cups water and 1 Knorr Chicken concentrate packet) By the way, there is NO MSG in this product!
Sofrito
2 TBL olive oil
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 TBL minced garlic
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 can (14 oz.) whole or diced tomatoes (I don’t drain, just dump in)
1 TBL cumin
1 TSP chile (optional or use canned)
2 TBL cider vinegar (I sometimes use Red Wine vinegar)
1 TSP Salt
1/2 TSP pepper
1 TBL fresh cilantro (optional)
Soak beans in water to cover 2 inches overnight (to quick-soak, combine beans with water, cover by 2 inches in large pot and bring to boil; boil 2 minutes. Cover and let stand 1 hour.) Drain water.
Return beans to large pot with fresh water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender (usually 1 1/2 hours).
Sofrito: Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and green pepper, cook stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 8 min. or so. Add tomatoes cumin, chiles, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up tomatoes, 2 minutes more.
Drain beans. Add chicken broth to pot, along with beans, add Sofrito, cover and cook for about 30 min. to an hour. Flavors will blend as it simmers.
Eat and enjoy!
Let me know if you try this one, it’s one of my faves for the Fall and Winter months. Add some crusty bread and a small side salad and it’s a meal.
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oh WOW! does that look amazing! add a big slice of southern corn bread & Im a happy girl!!
Awesome looking soup, Rhoda!
My mouth is totally watering! I’ll be trying this soon, I’m sure.
That soup looks so yummy Rhoda ~ and perfect for the chilly evenings we are just starting to have!
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Wow!!! I’m sooo starving right now! Need to run to the kitchen and I know I’ll be making the soup this week!
Perfect for this weather!
Have a blessed week, Rhoda!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
We’ve had cooler weather here in New England, so I am thinking about making soup. I will have to try this one for sure–looks yummy and so healthy, too. The cilantro adds great flavor and helps the body to detox.
Jane
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This recipe sounds and looks wonderful. And thank you for the MSG information. I wish the stuff was banned – it is from our cupboards.
Looks delish and something I can actually eat and observe my new nutrition protocol. (Doesn’t that sound better than “diet”?!)
Yummy! It looks fabulous! I love black beans and love it over rice and top with red onion! Say “fall” to me. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I will be have it very soon.
Great Im cuban!! we eat black beans almost everyday @ our home.I will ad some knorr next time..thank you
I am so in love with black bean soup – glad you reposted this recipe because I don’t think I saw it the first time around. I’ll be trying it soon!
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ButterYum
Ymmmm, don’t you just love fall weather, that’s when comfort food is at it’s best. Your black bean soup looks yummy. I love southwestern flavor!
Mouth watering…looks sooooo yummy!
Thank you, thank you! Can’t wait to try this!
We love black bean based soups! This looks delish!
Looks fantastic! It might even beat my usual chilli out for Hallowe’en night.
So glad to see you having fun over at Perfectly Imperfect. You’re a great bunch.
Rodah – thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I’ve been a devoted reader of your blog for a few years but I rarely enter any contests. I entered the Shaw contest just so I could vote for your room and found out today that I won!!! I’m so excited – first contest I’ve ever won and boy, do I need the flooring.
Thanks again – Rhonda
Growing up in Puerto Rico I had many Cuban friends. Just printed this recipe.
Rhoda…what a fun find this is!! I’m so glad to see someone else who is as passionate about interiors as they are about cooking! This black bean soup looks divine! I’ve decided the best blogs are those that cover a wide range of topics…after all…I’m not just a designer, or a shop owner or a a mom or a cook!!! I am all of those and I love it!!! Would love for you to stop by my personal blog…itdoesntfallfarfromthetree.blogspot.com and especially my shop’s blog….vintagemulberry.blogspot.com
I would love any advice you have to give! In the meantime…I will just enjoy reading your wonderful blog and hope to make this soup very soon!!!!
lovingly,
carolyn bradford
This looks so nummy! I love black beans, I put them in my chili recipe.
I received a Knorr chicken stock sample, and I think I will make your recipe.