Cuban White Bean Soup
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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449 | Calories |
35g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
14g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 to 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 449 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 35g | 44% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 52% |
Cholesterol 40mg | 13% |
Sodium 894mg | 39% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 14g | |
Vitamin C 2mg | 8% |
Calcium 103mg | 8% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 549mg | 12% |
*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
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1 pound dried white beans, soaked overnight
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2 1/2 quarts water
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6 ounces salt pork
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2 ham hocks
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1/4 cup olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 medium white onion, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Drain and rinse white beans that have been soaking overnight.
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Place 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 salt pork and discard.
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Remove ham hocks and shred meat from bones.
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Put shredded meat back into soup pot.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until soft and translucent.
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Add onions to soup pot, along with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
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