Sopa Negra - Taste of Costa Rica

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more cost-effective for sautéing.

Soak black beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add soaked black beans, vegetable broth, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours until beans are tender.

Remove bay leaves and blend half of the soup until smooth, returning it to the pot.

Adjust seasoning as needed and heat through.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla strips.

Add a squeeze of lime juice to each bowl before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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