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Sopa de Frijoles

Sopa de Frijoles is a traditional Latin American bean soup made with red or black beans, vegetables, and spices. The recipe includes soaking and cooking the beans, sautéing vegetables, and simmering everything together for flavor. It can be served with rice, lime, or avocado, and variations can include vegan options or the addition of smoked meat.

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Sopa de Frijoles

Sopa de Frijoles is a traditional Latin American bean soup made with red or black beans, vegetables, and spices. The recipe includes soaking and cooking the beans, sautéing vegetables, and simmering everything together for flavor. It can be served with rice, lime, or avocado, and variations can include vegan options or the addition of smoked meat.

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Sopa de Frijoles (Bean Soup) is a comforting and hearty traditional dish popular

throughout Latin America, including Nicaragua. It’s typically made with red or black
beans, simmered slowly with vegetables and spices to create a flavorful, nutritious
soup.

🫘 Basic Ingredients:
 2 cups dried red or black beans (or 3-4 cups cooked beans)
 1 onion, chopped
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
 2 medium tomatoes, chopped or 1 cup tomato sauce
 2 carrots, diced
 1 stalk celery, diced (optional)
 4-6 cups water or broth
 1 bay leaf
 1 tsp ground cumin
 Salt and pepper to taste
 Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

🍲 How to Make Sopa de Frijoles:


1. Soak the Beans (if using dried):
Soak beans overnight or quick soak by boiling for 5 minutes, then letting
them sit for 1 hour.
2. Cook the Beans:
Drain soaking water, rinse beans. In a large pot, cover beans with fresh water
and cook until tender (about 1–2 hours).
3. Sauté the Vegetables:
In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté onions, garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and
celery until soft.
4. Add Tomatoes and Spices:
Stir in chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce, cumin, and bay leaf. Cook for a
few minutes.
5. Combine and Simmer:
Add sautéed veggies to cooked beans (with their cooking liquid). Simmer for
20–30 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Optional: Blend Some Beans
For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup and stir it back in.
7. Serve
Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve hot, ideally with white rice or
crusty bread.

🍛 Serving Ideas:
 Serve with white rice on the side or mixed in.
 Add a squeeze of lime for brightness.
 Accompany with fried plantains or avocado slices.

Would you like a vegan version, a recipe with smoked meat or sausage, or
ideas to turn it into a thicker bean stew?

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