Antiguan Black Bean Soup Recipes

BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pan. Add the onions, garlic cloves and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Do not brown.
• Add the black beans, chicken broth, oregano, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
• Purée the soup using a hand-held immersion blender until very smooth and creamy. (Alternatively, you can use a standard blender to puree the soup in batches; see note.) Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each bowl with a dollop of sour cream and freshly chopped cilantro.
• Note: If using a standard blender, purée the soup in batches, being careful not to fill the jar more than halfway. Be sure to leave the hole in the lid open and loosely cover with a dish towel to allow the heat to escape. Pour the blended soup into a clean pot.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until hot. (It may thicken up a bit while in the freezer; if so, just thin it out with a bit of water or broth while reheating.)

CONTEST-WINNING BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash 1 can black beans; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaf, mashed black beans and remaining whole beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Discard bay leaf. Stir in lime juice. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons green onion.

ANTIGUAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine olive oil, green pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoon onion, and garlic. Saute until tender.
• Stir in black beans, pepper, vinegar, Tabasco, and bay leaf. Add water and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
• Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, mash some of the beans to thicken the liquid a bit. Adjust seasonings.
• Top with remaining onion and brown rice. Garnish with parsley.

BRAZILIAN ORANGE & BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Soak beans in plent of water for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
• Place the soaked beans in a kettle or dutch oven with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until tender (about 1.25 hours).
• Heat olive oil in a medium sized skillet. Add chopped onion, 5 crushed cloves garlic, cumin, salt, and carrot.
• Saute over medium heat until the carrot is just tender. Add the rest of the crushed garlic and diced bell pepper. Saute until everything is very tender (10-15 mins). Add the sauteed mixture to the beans, scraping out every last morsel.
• Stir in orange juice, black pepper and cayenne to taste, and diced tomatoes (optional).
• Puree all or some of the soup in a blender and return to kettle. Simmer over very low heat 10-15 mins more. Serve topped with an artful arrangement of sour cream, cilantro and salsa.

HAM AND BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until onion is tender.

BLACK BEAN AND AVOCADO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, saute onion and garlic in olive oil about 5 to 7 minutes, or until soft.
• Add cumin, cayenne powder, cinnamon, salt, sugar and cilanto; sauté an additional 2 to 3 minutes until very fragrant, stirring often.
• Add tomatoes and beans; cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add broth to the pot and bring to a boil; simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Puree 1 cup of this mixture and return back to pot.
• Stir in avocado, and lime juice. Heat through.
• Place in serving bowls and sprinkle with shredded cheese.