Cuban navy bean soup

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Navy beans, soaked
quart Water
1 Bay leaf
¼ cup Olive oil
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium Onion, chopped
2 cups Tomatoes, chopped
1 medium Potato, diced
Saffron threads
Salt & pepper
½ teaspoon Cumin
1 cup Cabbage, shredded
1 cup Butternut squash, diced
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, 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 & 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.

Adapted from Randelman & Schwartz, "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen" From: Mark Satterly Date: 04 Jun 94 Submitted By DALE SHIPP On 03-11-95

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