Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb dried black beans
1/2 lb fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed
1/2 lb sliced bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch wide strips
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, mincd
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 tbsp cream sherry
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Directions:

Place beans in a heavy pot. Add enough cold water to cover beans by 2 . Bring to a boil; remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Drain beans; return to same pot. Add 8 cups cold water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, ans simmer until beans are tender, adding more water by cupfuls as needed to cover beans, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain beans.
Heat same pot over medium heat. Add chorizo and bacon and cook until chorizo is brown and bacon is crisp, stirring frequently and breaking up chorizo with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Add onion and next 4 ingredients. Cook until onion is translucent, stirring frequently about 5 minutes. Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes with juice, and beans. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 20 minutes for flavors to blend. Cool slightly.
Working batches, coarsely puree soup in processor using on/off turns. Return puree to pot, adding more broth as needed for desired consistency. Can be made ahead to this point. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
Bring soup to boil. Add sherry; reduce heat to medium and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place large spoonful salsa in each of 6 large bowls. Ladle soup over salsa. Serve, passing additional salsa, chopped cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and chili powder alongside.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	527.52 Kcal (2209 kJ)
Calories from fat	205.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.8g	35%
Cholesterol	4.69mg	2%
Sodium	382.67mg	16%
Potassium	1578.88mg	34%
Total Carbs	55.56g	19%
Sugars	3.8g	15%
Dietary Fiber	14.19g	57%
Protein	27.86g	56%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	120.1mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	157.18 Kcal (658 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.79g	35%
Cholesterol	1.4mg	2%
Sodium	114.02mg	16%
Potassium	470.44mg	34%
Total Carbs	16.55g	19%
Sugars	1.13g	15%
Dietary Fiber	4.23g	57%
Protein	8.3g	56%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	8%
Iron	1.2mg	23%
Calcium	35.8mg	12%

* 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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