Aromatic Cuban Black Bean Soup with Orange Mojo

Name: Aromatic Cuban Black Bean Soup with Orange Mojo
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Dried black beans; Onion; Bell pepper; Garlic; Bay leaf; Cumin powder; Dried oregano; Olive oil; Vegetable broth; Fresh orange juice; Lime juice; Garlic; Olive oil; Ground cumin; Salt; Avocado; Fresh cilantro; Lime wedges

A vibrant, hearty, and flavorful Cuban dish

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.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Black Bean Soup

Dried black beans

2 cups, soaked overnight

Onion

1 large, finely chopped

Bell pepper

1, finely chopped

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Bay leaf

Cumin powder

1 tablespoon

Dried oregano

1 teaspoon

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Vegetable broth

6 cups

For the Orange Mojo

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

For the Toppings

Avocado

1, diced

Fresh cilantro

Chopped

Lime wedges

Preparation

Prepping the Black Beans

Rinse Beans

Rinse the soaked black beans thoroughly.

Heat Oil & Sauté Veggies

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté Vegetables

Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is translucent.

Preparing the Orange Mojo

Combine Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine fresh orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt.

Whisk in Oil

Gradually whisk in olive oil until well combined.

Rest Mojo

Set aside for flavors to meld.

Cooking Process

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.

Timing: Sautéing Vegetables: 10 min; Simmering Beans: 1 hour. Heat Guide: Sauté: Medium heat; Simmer: Low heat

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.

Finishing with Mojo

Stir in half of the prepared Orange Mojo into the soup just before serving.

Plating & Serving