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Mexican Black Bean Soup

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mexican black bean soup

I continue to learn just how good Mexican cuisine can be, and Mexican black bean soup is another step along the journey. Is this authentic Mexican? Well, I’m just a white guy from Arkansas, so I can’t claim it is, but I can say I put some effort in it. It is delicious and easy to make!

Inspiration struck when served “twin soup” at a local Mexican restaurant. It’s for those too indecisive to choose one or the other. Wait, that sounds a tad harsh. It’s for those that want some of both delicious options, black bean and creamed poblano pepper – like me. You can find the recipe for my poblano pepper soup here, but this is about the black bean.

Mexican Black Bean Soup

I make a Cuban black bean soup loved by the masses (family) and resisted the urge to make a Mexican style for a long time. I wondered if it would be distinctly different, but oh what a unique flavor artisinal chorizo and poblano pepper make. I am fortunate that we have a terrific local Mexican market nearby that makes chorizo in-house. It’s fantastic and makes all the difference in the world.

making chorizo
Making Chorizo

Step By Step

black beans

Simmer the beans about 2-1/2 hours

frying chorizo and onions

Fry the chorizo in its own fat, add the onion and cook 2-3 more minutes until they turn color

chorizo onion and peppers

Stir in the chopped peppers and cook three more minutes

with tomatoes

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook 6-8 minutes more

beans chorizo and veggies

Add and stir the fried chorizo and cooked veggies into the beans

 

mexican black bean soup

Cover with water and simmer while frying the tortilla strips, then use an immersion blender to achieve your desired consistency by adding water as necessary

fried tortilla strips

Fried tortilla strips

mexican black bean soup

Garnish with tortilla strips, Mexican crema, cilantro and hot sauce Print

Mexican Black Bean Soup

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Black Bean Soup with Chorizo, Onion, Tomatoes and Poblano Peppers

  • Author: Tim

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs black beans
  • 3/4 lb hot & spicy Mexican chorizo
  • 1/3 cup white onion – chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper – de-stemmed and seeded – chopped
  • 1 jalapeo pepper – seeded and chopped
  • 6 roma tomatoes – seeded and chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Cayenne pepper – to taste
  • Water
  • 4 corn tortillas – cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Mexican Crema or sour cream
  • Hot Sauce – garnish
  • Cilantro leaves – garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse, then cover the beans with water in a large dutch oven and add the salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer, about 2-1/2 hours. Add water as necessary to keep the beans covered and stir occasionally.
  2. Fry the chorizo in its own fat in a large saucepan on medium heat until cooked, about 8 minutes
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes, until it begins to soften, then stir in the chopped peppers and cook 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally to cook evenly
  4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook another 8 minutes
  5. When the beans are soft, add the chorizo, onion, pepper, tomato mixture to them and stir. Add water if necessary to keep everything covered. Simmer on low while frying the tortilla strips
  6. Heat the vegetable oil on medium-low heat in a skillet and fry the tortilla strips until golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel covered rack.
  7. Use an immersion blender in the soup to achieve your desired consistency, adding water if necessary
  8. Adjust the seasoning with cayenne pepper and/or salt if desired and simmer 5 more minutes
  9. Serve and garnish with the tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, crema and hot sauce

 

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