Cuban Navy Bean Soup

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Dive into the navy with this appetizing soup that can be served on its own or accompany a meal.

120 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 90 minutes

144 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	navy beans	soaked
2 1/2	quarts	water
1	each	bay leaf
1/4	cup	olive oil
2	each	garlic cloves	chopped
1	medium	onion	chopped
2	cups	tomatoes	chopped
1	medium	potatoes	diced
1	x	saffron threads
1	x	salt and black pepper
1/2	teaspoon	cumin
1	cup	cabbage	shredded
1	cup	butternut squash	diced
2	tablespoons	parsley leaves	fresh, chopped

Directions

Drain beans, combine with water & bay leaf & simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add additional water if necessary.

In a skillet, heat olive oil & cook garlic & onions 6 minutes. Add tomatoes & cook for 10 minutes.

When beans are tender, add tomato mixture, potato, saffron, salt, pepper, cumin, cabbage & squash & cook for another 30 minutes. Add more water as necessary. Serve garnished with parsley.

Reviews

We tried the cuban navy bean soup, with family and friends, and everyone thought that it was very good. This recipe will be one of our favorite bean recipes. The navy beans, butternut squash and cabbage made a good combination.
over 7 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 133g

Amount per Serving

Calories 144 44% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.0g	11%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 155mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	13%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%

Vitamin A	66%		Vitamin C	30%
Calcium	5%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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