Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe

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Cuban Black Bean Soup
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  1. Place bay leaves and beans in a Dutch oven. Add 12 cups water to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, chopped onion, and shallots to pan; cook 10 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Stir in cumin, dried oregano, and fresh oregano; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Place vegetable mixture in a blender; add remaining 1/2 cup water. Puree until smooth.
  3. Add vegetable mixture, sugar, and salt to beans; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Combine avocado and juice; toss gently. Ladle 3/4 cup bean mixture into each of 10 bowls; top each serving with about 3 tablespoons avocado mixture, about 3 tablespoons red onion, 2 tablespoons ham, about 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, about 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 teaspoon pumpkinseed kernels, and about 1/2 teaspoon jalapeño pepper. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 477.28 Kcal (1998 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.6g 27%
Cholesterol 8.05mg 3%
Sodium 600.34mg 25%
Potassium 1089.96mg 23%
Total Carbs 67.8g 23%
Sugars 7.61g 30%
Dietary Fiber 12.21g 49%
Protein 15.67g 31%
Vitamin C 49.3mg 82%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 18.7mg 104%
Calcium 169.8mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.54 Kcal (354 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.12g 27%
Cholesterol 1.43mg 3%
Sodium 106.34mg 25%
Potassium 193.07mg 23%
Total Carbs 12.01g 23%
Sugars 1.35g 30%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 49%
Protein 2.77g 31%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 82%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 30%
Iron 3.3mg 104%
Calcium 30.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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