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Dutch Oven Black Bean Soup

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 3, 2013
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The interesting blend of spices in this soup will remind you of the traditional Cuban meal of black beans and rice.

Dutch Oven Black Bean Soup

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 3 hr 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups dried black beans (1 lb)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) or vegetable broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup dark rum or apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place beans in Dutch oven; add enough cold water to cover beans. Heat to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain and reserve beans.
  • Step 
    2
    In same Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Boil 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Step 
    4
    Carefully pour soup into blender. Cover; blend until almost smooth.

Nutrition

360 Calories
6g Total Fat
20g Protein
54g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
520mg
22%
Potassium
960mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
18%
Dietary Fiber
19g
77%
Sugars
8g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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