Cuban White Bean Soup
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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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612 | Calories |
34g | Fat |
58g | Carbs |
21g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 to 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 612 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 34g | 43% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 51% |
Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
Sodium 935mg | 41% |
Total Carbohydrate 58g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber 16g | 56% |
Protein 21g | |
Calcium 195mg | 15% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Drain and rinsed the white beans that have been soaking overnight.
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Place the beans, water, bay leaves, salt pork, and ham hocks in a soup pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
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Remove the salt pork and discard.
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Remove the ham hocks and shred the meat from the bones.
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Put the shredded meat back into the soup pot.
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In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sautee the onions and garlic until soft and translucent.
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Add onions to the soup pot, along with the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes.
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