Categories Dinner Recipes, Main Dishes, Soup Recipes, Winter Recipes

Cuban White Bean Soup Recipe

by Annmarie
Cuban White Bean Soup is a flavorful, hearty meal that offers incredible depth thanks to smoky ham hocks, salt pork, garlic, oregano, and cumin. This budget-friendly dish is perfect for fall or winter evenings, bringing comfort and warmth to the table. The creamy white beans, paired with savory seasoning, create a rich and satisfying soup that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Serve this soup with freshly baked cornbread, crusty bread, or over a mound of rice for a complete meal. With its robust flavors, Cuban White Bean Soup is more than just a soup—it’s a comforting, delicious experience.

Cuban White Bean Soup Recipe

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Cuban White Bean Soup Recipe

Cuban White Bean Soup Recipe

Cuban White Bean Soup is a flavorful, hearty meal that offers incredible depth thanks to smoky ham hocks, salt pork, garlic, oregano, and cumin. This budget-friendly dish is perfect for fall or winter evenings, bringing comfort and warmth to the table. The creamy white beans, paired with savory seasoning, create a rich and satisfying soup that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Soak Time 12 hours
Total Time 14 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried white beans, such as Great Northern, soaked overnight
  • 2 1/2 quarts water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 ounces salt pork
  • 2 meaty smoked ham hocks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

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