Cuban Black Bean Soup
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
-
5
ingredients
- 6 ounces dried black beans
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 4 ounces onions (chopped)
- 2 ounces green peppers (chopped)
- 1⁄4 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1⁄2 tablespoon chicken soup base
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄8 teaspoon sugar
- 3⁄4 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1⁄8 teaspoon low-sodium worcestershire sauce
- 1⁄16 cup red wine
- 1⁄4 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 3⁄4 quart water
- 1⁄4 whole smoked ham hock
- 2 ounces smoked sausage
- salt and pepper
directions
- Cover beans with 2 inches cold water, bring to boil for 2 minutes, remove and soak overnight.
- Drain, rinse, cover with 1 inch water and add 1/2 of the chopped onion, 1/2 of the chopped green pepper, 1/2 of garlic, 1/2 of bayleaves, 1/2 soup base, and ham bone.
- Saute remaining onion, pepper, garlic, and then add oregano, cumin, vinegar, worchestershire sauce, wine, and liquid smoke to taste.
- Cover mixture, boil for 2 minutes, and cook for 1 hour.
- Serve with small amount of rice and/or diced onion on top of soup.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!