Join KindChef Deb and special guests Reemberto Rodriguez and Geraldina Dominguez to make a Cuban Black Bean Soup (Frijoles Negros) (based on a recipe from “Memories of a Cuban Kitchen”). This is part one of a two part Cuban dinner experience for your family to enjoy and for you to consider sharing with the hard-working and under-paid members of the Silver Spring Urban District – those who ensure that Silver Spring is a clean and welcoming city. Join us for part two on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 from 4-5:30pm.
After completing your soup, label and freeze it for donation, then drop off at the Silver Spring Urban District, with a person or family that is in your heart, or anyplace that you prefer, when convenient. Finally, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.
Cuban Black Bean Soup (Frijoles Negros)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pure Spanish olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 small or 1 large red onion, finely chopped
- 3 medium-size green bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 large, ripe tomatoes, chopped, or 1 1/2 cups chopped and drained canned whole tomatoes
- 6 16-ounce cans black beans, with their liquid
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth, or water
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Garnish: Chopped onion, minced fresh parsley, or minced fresh coriander (cilantro)
Instructions
- In a medium-size saucepan over low heat, heat the oil until it is fragrant, then cook the garlic, onion, and bell pepper, stirring, until tender, 10 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook another 10 minutes.
- Add the beans, stock, cumin, Tabasco, and vinegar, stir to blend, correct the seasonings, and simmer, covered, until heated through, 20 minutes.
- Garnish and serve the beans hot over any white rice that you like
Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:
- Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
- Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
- Keep longer hair tied back.
- Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!
Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Cuban Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)” and “contains beef” (if you used beef broth) Drop containers of frozen soup off at the following participating food assistance provider, or with a person or family that is in your heart, or a place that you may prefer:
- Silver Spring Urban District 8110 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Drop off Monday June 5th & Tuesday 6th.
See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
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