Bean soup is a traditional dish in many Latin American cultures. The beans, with their smooth texture and comforting flavor, are combined with ingredients like onion, garlic, bay leaf, and ham to create a delicious broth perfect for any time of year. A comforting and flavorful dish.
To enjoy a delicious Bean Soup, it is recommended to let the ingredients rest for an hour before cooking.
The combination of flavors achieved by mixing the sofrito, seasonings, tomato sauce, and beans creates a comforting and tasty dish.
By carefully tasting the beans at the end, you can adjust the amount of salt to your preference.
Enjoy your next meal.
Bean Soup
Ingredients
420 grams of Rinsed dried beans
2 tablespoons of Olive oil
1 Smoked ham
2 Garlic cloves
2 Bay leaves
1 Chunk of onion
½ cup of Sofrito
1 Cilantro seasoning packet
1 tablespoon of Adobo
½ tablespoon of Oregano
2 Peeled, chopped potatoes
1 Chopped red pepper
3 tablespoons of Tomato sauce
1 tablespoon of Salt
½ tablespoon of Black pepper
4 cups of Low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup of Chopped cilantro
Preparation
Step 1 : In a large bowl, add the rinsed dried beans, ham, onion chunk, bay leaf, garlic, and cover with water.
Step 2 : Let it rest for an hour before draining.
Step 3 : In the pressure cooker, add the oil and set to sauté mode for 6 minutes.
Step 4 : Once the oil is hot, add the sofrito, seasonings except for the salt, and the tomato sauce.
Step 5 : Mix everything and let cook for 3 minutes before adding the drained bean mixture.
Step 6 : Let the beans cover, then add the remaining ingredients.
Step 7 : Mix, close the lid, and set to sealing mode.
Step 8 : Set the timer for 40 minutes in manual high-pressure mode.
Step 9 : Allow to release naturally by pressing cancel once the 40-minute timer ends.
Step 10 : Once depressurized, remove the lid, stir, and carefully taste the beans.
Step 11 : Add salt to taste.
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