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Cuban White Bean Soup: Discover This Delicious Recipe!

A hearty and flavorful Cuban White Bean Soup that is perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 15-ounce cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 lime cut into wedges (for serving)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the white beans, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added heat, include a diced jalapeño or a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the onions.
  • To make it heartier, add cooked quinoa or brown rice to the soup before serving.

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