Medium
Nicoyan
Nicoyan Black Bean Soup for Vitality
Warm up with Nicoyan Black Bean Soup, a Blue Zone staple rich in fiber and protein, fueling the long, active lives of Costa Rican centenarians.
65
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
50 min
Cook Time
65 min
Total Time
Ingredients (6 items)
2.00 cups
Black beans
dried, soaked
1.00
Onion
chopped
2.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
1.00
Bell pepper
chopped
4.00 cups
Vegetable broth
2.00 tbsp
Cilantro
chopped
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper in a pot.
5 minutes
2
Add beans and broth, bring to boil.
3
Simmer for 45 minutes until beans are soft.
45 minutes
4
Blend half for creaminess, return to pot.
5
Garnish with cilantro, serve.