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    Costa Rica- Sopa Negra (Black Bean Soup)

    February 19, 2015 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Costa Rica Sopa Negra -black bean soup is delicious! Ticos are known for eating rice and beans pretty much with every meal. You can use some of these beans for a gallo pinto recipe for breakfast as well. The garnishes make this dish excellent. The soup is hearty, serve just a small amount if it is part of a meal and freeze the rest. Serve with some warm corn tortillas.

    Costa Rica Sopa Negra

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    Costa Rica- Sopa Negra (Black Bean Soup)

    Course Soup
    Cuisine Costa Rica
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 3 hours
    Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
    Servings 4 as a meal
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. dried black beans Sometimes you can find fresh, raw beans in Costa Rica!
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 medium onion peeled and chopped
    • 1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped carrots
    • 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
    • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped small
    • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
    • 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
    • 8 cups or more chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • salt and pepper
    • 2 hard-boiled eggs sliced in quarters
    • 1 radish sliced thinly
    • 1 avocado sliced thinly
    • A few dices of red bell pepper
    • A dollop of sour cream per dish

    Instructions

    • Wash the beans and place in a large stockpot.
    • Cover with water and bring to a boil.
    • Boil for three minutes and then turn off the heat and allow to sit for one hour.
    • While waiting for the beans, saute in canola oil, the onion, celery, carrot and peppers. Once they soften add the garlic.
    • Drain and rinse the beans and then return to the pot.
    • Add the broth and the sautéed vegetables, ginger, salt and pepper and the cilantro.
    • Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down, partially cover and simmer until the beans are tender.
    • This should take about 2 to 3 hours.
    • Garnish with a spoon of sour cream, a slice of avocado, chopped green onions, sliced radishes, chopped hard cooked egg and a bit of diced red pepper.
    • Serve with warm corn tortillas.

     

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