Costa Rican Style Black Bean and Egg Soup

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 11
Costa Rican Style Black Bean and Egg Soup with a twist
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Prep

12 hours 25 min

Cook

1 hour 30 min

Ready In

14 hours 55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb dried black beans
1 garlic clove
6 cups hot water
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large yellow onion , diced
2 carrots , peeled and diced
1 large bell pepper , your choice of color
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
lots of freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 cup water , for deglazing pot
1 recipe slow cooked black beans , above
6 eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
382
Sugar
5g
Fat
16g
Costa Rican Style Black Bean and Egg Soup is a hearty and comforting meal, perfect for a chilly evening. It is a traditional Costa Rican recipe with a twist - the added poached eggs. This dish is rich in protein and fiber and is perfect for vegetarians. The black beans are cooked in a flavorful vegetable base and are seasoned with garlic powder and onion powder, making this dish both tasty and healthy. The poached eggs add an extra layer of texture and make this dish a complete meal. This soup is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a filling and satisfying meal that is also healthy.

Instructions

1.Rinse black beans and discard any small stones or debris. Add beans and garlic to a large pot with 6 cups of hot water and 2 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat and simmer. Stir occasionally and add hot water as needed.
2.In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, bell pepper, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook stirring occasionally until the vegetables are golden brown.
3.Add 1/3 cup of hot water to deglaze the skillet. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen all the browned bits of vegetables.
4.Add the vegetable mixture to the simmering black beans. Continue to simmer until the black beans are soft and tender. Once the soup is cooked, poach the eggs in gently simmering water for about 3-4 minutes each.
5.To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and add a poached egg to each bowl.
6.

PROS

Costa Rican Style Black Bean and Egg Soup is a one-pot meal, making it easy to clean up afterwards.
It is rich in protein and fiber, making it a filling and satisfying meal.
With the added poached eggs, it is hearty and comforting.

CONS

The black beans do need time to soak and cook, so the dish does require some planning ahead.
It is not a quick meal to prepare.
The poached eggs may be tricky to cook for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Black beans are low in fat and high in fiber. They are also an excellent source of protein. The dish is seasoned with garlic powder and onion powder, which are believed to aid in digestion and have anti-inflammatory properties. The poached eggs provide additional protein and nutrients.

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