Receta de Sopa de Judías Negras

Ingredientes

• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans
• 4 cups (1L) vegetable broth
• 6 slices of bacon
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lime
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Preparación

1. 1

   Wash and peel the vegetables, discarding the seeds...: Wash and peel the vegetables, discarding the seeds when necessary. Chop the bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

2. 2

   Rinse the Spanish black beans under cold water...: Rinse the Spanish black beans under cold water and drain them. Chop the bacon into small squares (like bacon bits).

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot...: Heat the olive oil in a large pot oven over medium heat. Cook the bacon bits and set them aside.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onions, red and green bell...: Add the chopped onions, red and green bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté them for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent.

5. 5

   Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and...: Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the spices to become fragrant.

6. 6

   Add the drained and rinsed black beans to...: Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the pot, and stir them in with the vegetable and spice mixture.

7. 7

   Pour in the vegetable broth and the diced...: Pour in the vegetable broth and the diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir well to combine the soup with beans.

8. 8

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce...: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

9. 9

   Using an immersion blender or a regular blender...: Using an immersion blender or a regular blender (in batches if necessary), puree the soup until it reaches your desired level of smoothness. You can skip this step and serve the soup as it is, or reserve some black beans and vegetable chunks and add them later.

10. 10

    Return the pureed Spanish soup to the pot...: Return the pureed Spanish soup to the pot and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

11. 11

    Just before serving, stir in the lime juice....: Just before serving, stir in the lime juice. Serve the Spanish black bean soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and the bacon bits.