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How to Make Calypso Black Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Calypso Black Bean Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish that originated in the Caribbean. This soup is packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a cozy night in or a hearty meal for the family. It is a popular dish in the Caribbean and is often enjoyed during festive occasions and celebrations.

The base of this soup is made with hearty black beans, which are not only delicious but also highly nutritious. Black beans are a great source of ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream, for garnish
  • ½ cup chopped red bell peppers, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place the olive oil in a deep, heavy pot, and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and 1 red pepper; cook until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the black beans. Add the mango, banana, cumin, ginger, and hot pepper sauce; stir and cook until fruit softens. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring soup mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid reduces, about 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place soup in batches into a blender, and blend until smooth; or use a stick blender to blend in the soup pot. Serve garnished with dollops of sour cream and sprinkled with red bell pepper.

    • Nutrition

    246 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 564mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 532mg

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