Sopa de Frijoles

Name: Sopa de Frijoles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Ingredients: 4 cans black beans (canned), drained and rinsed; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 onion, diced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 tomato, diced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A hearty and warming black bean soup seasoned with soffritto and spices. A comforting staple meal throughout El Salvador.

60 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

SalvadoranSoupStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

4 cans black beans (canned), drained and rinsed
6 cups chicken broth
1 onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tomato, diced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Sauté 1 diced onion, 6 cloves minced garlic, and 1 diced red bell pepper for 4 minutes until softened.
3

Add 2 diced tomato and cook for 2 minutes.
4

Stir in 4 cans drained and rinsed black beans (canned), 6 cups chicken broth, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6

If a thicker soup is desired, mash some beans against the side of the pot.
7

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Questions

How long does Sopa de Frijoles keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Sopa de Frijoles?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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