Recipe: Authentic Cuban Black Bean Soup

AUTHENTIC CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound dried black beans*
3 cups beef broth
3 cups water
1 cup smoked ham, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 cup dark rum
1 Habanero pepper minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano

Saute onion and garlic in oil.

Add remaining ingredients, heat to boiling, boil 2 minutes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 hours.

*Beans do not need to be pre-soaked.

Servings: 8