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Aromatic Cuban Black Bean Soup with Orange Mojo

Name: Aromatic Cuban Black Bean Soup with Orange Mojo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Dried black beans, 2 cups, soaked overnight; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Bell pepper, 1, finely chopped; Garlic, 4 cloves, minced; Bay leaf, 1; Cumin powder, 1 tablespoon; Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Vegetable broth, 6 cups; Fresh orange juice, 1/2 cup; Lime juice, 1 tablespoon; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Ground cumin, 1 teaspoon; Salt, To taste; Avocado, 1, diced; Fresh cilantro, Chopped; Lime wedges

This Cuban Black Bean Soup is a delightful combination of creamy beans, aromatic spices, and a citrusy orange mojo that offers an explosion of flavor in every bite.

4.1(784 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 2, 2026

Aromatic Cuban Black Bean Soup with Orange Mojo — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Black Bean Soup

For the Orange Mojo

For the Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 599 kcal
Protein: 25.2 g
Carbs: 76.1 g
Fat: 20.7 g
Fiber: 20.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2394 kcal
Protein: 100.9 g
Carbs: 304.2 g
Fat: 82.9 g
Fiber: 80.45 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Dried black beans 2 cups, soaked overnight	1360	88	232	4	64
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	60	1.8	14	0.2	2.6
Bell pepper 1, finely chopped	30	1	7	0.3	2.5
Garlic 4 cloves, minced	18	0.8	4	0.1	0.2
Bay leaf 1	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Cumin powder 1 tablespoon	16	0.8	2.6	0.9	0.6
Dried oregano 1 teaspoon	5	0.2	1	0.1	0.5
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	238	0	0	27	0
Vegetable broth 6 cups	60	3	12	0.6	2
Fresh orange juice 1/2 cup	56	1	13	0.2	0.3
Lime juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1.3	0	0.1
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	0.6	3	0.1	0.15
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	238	0	0	27	0
Ground cumin 1 teaspoon	8	0.4	1.3	0.5	0.3
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Avocado 1, diced	240	3	12	22	10
Fresh cilantro Chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Lime wedges	2	0	0.6	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Prepping the Black Beans

1
Rinse Beans
Rinse the soaked black beans thoroughly.
2
Heat Oil & Sauté Veggies
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
3
Sauté Vegetables
Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is translucent.

Preparing the Orange Mojo

1
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine fresh orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt.
2
Whisk in Oil
Gradually whisk in olive oil until well combined.
3
Rest Mojo
Set aside for flavors to meld.

How to Make Aromatic Cuban Black Bean Soup with Orange Mojo

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering the Soup
Add the rinsed black beans to the sautéed vegetables and cover with vegetable broth. Add bay leaf, cumin powder, and oregano. Simmer for about 1 hour until beans are tender.
2
Blending for Creaminess
Once cooked, remove 2 cups of the soup and blend until smooth. Stir the blended soup back into the pot for added creaminess.
3
Finishing with Mojo
Stir in half of the prepared Orange Mojo into the soup just before serving.