Best Cuban Navy Bean Soup
Dive into the navy with this appetizing soup that can be served on its own or accompany a meal.
Yield
8 servingsPrep
30 minCook
90 minReady
120 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
navy beans
soaked |
|
| 2 ½ | quarts |
water
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
chopped |
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | cups |
tomatoes
chopped |
|
| 1 | medium |
potatoes
diced |
|
| 1 | x |
saffron threads
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cumin
|
|
| 1 | cup |
cabbage
shredded |
|
| 1 | cup |
butternut squash
diced |
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
fresh, chopped |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
navy beans
soaked |
|
| 2.5 | quarts |
water
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 59 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
chopped |
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 473 | ml |
tomatoes
chopped |
|
| 1 | medium |
potatoes
diced |
|
| 1 | x |
saffron threads
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cumin
|
|
| 237 | ml |
cabbage
shredded |
|
| 237 | ml |
butternut squash
diced |
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
parsley leaves
fresh, chopped |
|
Directions
Drain beans, combine with water & bay leaf & simmer 1 to 1½ hours. Add additional water if necessary.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook garlic and onions 6 minutes. Add tomatoes & cook for 10 minutes.
When beans are tender, add tomato mixture, potato, saffron, salt, pepper, cumin, cabbage and squash and cook for another 30 minutes. Add more water as necessary.
Serve garnished with croutons if desired.
