Bean Soup (Sopa de Fríjol) is a traditional Colombian dish, made with red beans, vegetables, and spices. It is considered a homemade soup, very popular in Antioquia and the coffee region. At our catering service, bean soup becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 500 g red beans (soaked overnight)
- 2 medium potatoes (cubed)
- 1 carrot (sliced)
- 1 green plantain (sliced)
- 1 corn cob (sliced)
- 1 white onion (chopped)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ cup hogao (Colombian onion-tomato sauté)
- 2 liters water
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Step-by-step preparation
- Cook the beans
- Place soaked beans in a large pot with enough water.
- Cook for 1 hour until tender.
- Add vegetables
- Add potatoes, carrot, plantain, and corn.
- Cook for 30 more minutes.
- Make the sauté base
- Sauté onion, garlic, and tomato in oil.
- Add salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Combine everything
- Add the sauté base to the bean soup.
- Cook for 15 more minutes until broth is thick and flavorful.
- Serve
- Serve bean soup hot.
- Pair with white rice, avocado, and arepas.
Bean Soup is more than just food—it’s tradition, abundance, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let bean soup win you over and taste the true flavor of Paisa cuisine.
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