Cuban White Bean Soup

By Hector Rodriguez

Updated 08/06/18

White bean soup
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Ratings (11)
  • Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 2 hrs
  • Soak: 24 hrs
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
612 Calories
34g Fat
58g Carbs
21g Protein
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Here is an easy yet hearty recipe for white bean soup that melds the flavors of navy beans, pork, onions, garlic, and seasonings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried white beans (soaked overnight)
  • 2 1/2 quarts of water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 ounces salt pork
  • 2 ham hocks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium white onion (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • White pepper to taste

Steps to Make It

1. Drain and rinsed the white beans that have been soaking overnight. 

2. Place the beans, water, bay leaves, salt pork, and ham hocks in a soup pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

3. Remove the salt pork and discard. Remove the ham hocks and shred the meat from the bones. Put the shredded meat back into the soup pot.

4. In a skillet, heat the olive oil. Sautee the onions and garlic until soft and translucent. Add to the soup pot.

5. Add the cumin, oregano, salt, and white pepper to the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes.