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Nicaraguan Beans Soup Recipe
Sopa de Frijoles is a comforting soup made from red beans, often enriched with eggs and cream.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hours
Servings
4
About this Recipe
Sopa de Frijoles is the ultimate comfort food in Nicaragua. Made from the ubiquitous small red silk beans, this soup is simple yet incredibly satisfying. It is often prepared with the leftover beans from the week, transformed into a hearty meal with the addition of poached eggs, cream, and sometimes pork ribs or chicharrones.
In many households, bean soup is a weekly staple, valued for its high protein content and affordability. It is traditionally served with a dollop of rich Nicaraguan sour cream (crema) and a warm corn tortilla. The soup's deep, earthy flavor is the taste of home for many, providing sustenance and warmth, especially during the rainy season.
In many households, bean soup is a weekly staple, valued for its high protein content and affordability. It is traditionally served with a dollop of rich Nicaraguan sour cream (crema) and a warm corn tortilla. The soup's deep, earthy flavor is the taste of home for many, providing sustenance and warmth, especially during the rainy season.
1 Ingredients
- 1 lb red beans
- 6 cups water
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 4 eggs
- Sour cream for serving
2 Instructions
1
Cook Beans
Boil beans with garlic until soft. Blend 1 cup of beans and return to pot for thickness.
2
Add Eggs
Crack eggs directly into the simmering soup (poached style) or boil separately.
3
Serve
Serve hot with a dollop of cream and a tortilla.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
300 kcal
Protein
15g
Carbs
45g
Fat
8g
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