Honduran Sopa de Frijoles Recipe
Sopa de Frijoles, or black bean soup, is a traditional Honduran stew primarily made with black beans. It is often enriched with chicharrón (pork rind), small pork ribs, and boneless oxtail for added flavor.
Ingredients
- Frijoles (black beans) - 1 lb
- Pork ribs (small) - 4
- Plantains, peeled and cut - 3
- Cassava, peeled and cut - 1 lb
- Olive oil - 4 tbsp
- White onion, sliced - 1
- Small red bell pepper, diced - 1
- Garlic, chopped - 6 cloves
- Cilantro, chopped - 1 bunch
- Cumin - 1 tbsp
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Begin by soaking the beans for about 5 hours.
- Now, take a large pot and heat olive oil in it.
- Throw in the sliced onion and fry it for about 1 minute. Cook over a medium flame, and make sure to stir frequently.
- Next, add the garlic and bell pepper. Combine all the ingredients well and allow them to cook for about 1 minute over a low flame.
- It’s time to transfer the beans to the pot.
- Add boiling water to the pot, making sure it covers the beans by about 2 inches.
- Throw in the cilantro. Combine well and let it cook over medium heat for approximately 1 hour. Make sure the pot is covered and keep stirring every now and then.
- Take the pork chops and transfer them to a pan. Sear over a medium-high flame until both surfaces are browned. Add them to the pot of beans.
- Cook for an additional 20 minutes after adding 1 cup boiling water.
- Add the cassava and plantains to the pot.
- Next, add the cumin, salt and pepper.
- Combine everything well, cover the pot and allow the dish to cook again for about 30 minutes. Let it cook until the cassava starts to break.
- Once done, serve the soup with white rice, grated fresh cheese, avocado and tortillas.
Nutrition
Calories: 673kcalCarbohydrates: 107gProtein: 12gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 219mgFiber: 8gSugar: 30g
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