Happy Friday my friends! Though I have had this recipe under my Cuban Dishes, I thought I would share it with you in my blog.

So tasty, and I thought you would enjoy this on a cool Spring day.

Frijoles Negros (Black Bean Soup)

A pressure cooker is essential in Cuban cooking to speed the process of many dishes

1 lb bag dried black beans

2 medium onions, chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

3 Tbs salt

1 Tbs black pepper

1 Tbs dried oregano

2 dried bay leaves

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup apple cider or red wine vinegar

If you have a pressure cooker, rinse the beans, place in pressure cooker and cover with water. Place on high heat. When the pressure gage starts moving, lower the heat and cook for 30 minutes. Turn heat off and let pressure cooker release pressure on its own. If you don’t have a pressure cooker soak beans over night following package directions.

When the beans have softened, do not remove the liquid.

Place beans and liquid in a 4 qt pot. Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir and let it come to a boil at high heat. Then lower to medium high and let it cook down stirring frequently until a medium thick broth has formed, about 30 to 60 minutes.

Serve in a bowl and top with a spoonful of Cuban White Rice. (see that recipe under my Cuban Dishes page) Add a few pieces of chopped onion and a couple of dashes of Tabasco sauce.

Serves 8 bowls.