3 Secrets to Perfect Canning Cuban Black Bean Soup Every Time
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A hearty and flavorful Cuban-style black bean soup, perfect for preserving through canning.
- Author: Cannedmany
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups dried black beans
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Soak black beans overnight in water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.
- Add drained beans and water or broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours until beans are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and blend half the soup for a creamy texture.
- Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Follow proper canning procedures to preserve the soup.
Notes
- For spicier soup, add a diced jalapeño.
- Soaking beans reduces cooking time.
- Check canning guidelines for safe preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg