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Cuban Black Bean Soup

Prep 20 min Cook 2 hr Total 2 hr 20 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Add salt after the beans are tender; it can keep their skins tough if added too early with old beans.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Simmer beans with water and bay 1 1/2 hours until tender.

  2. 02

    Cook onion and pepper in oil 10 minutes; add garlic, cumin and oregano 1 minute.

  3. 03

    Stir sofrito into the beans with salt; simmer 20 minutes.

  4. 04

    Blend about a third, add vinegar and sherry, and season.

  5. 05

    Top with sour cream, onion and cilantro.

Notes & swaps

  • Add salt after the beans are tender; it can keep their skins tough if added too early with old beans.