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Add the chopped onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic. Saute for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the soaked and drained black beans to the pot. Stir in the ground cumin and dried oregano to coat the beans with the aromatics.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the soaked and drained black beans","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes, or until the beans are tender. If the soup gets too thick, add a little more water or stock.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in the vegetable stock","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Once the beans are soft, season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. For a creamier texture, you can lightly mash some of the beans with the back of a spoon.","group":"Finishing","title":"Season the soup with salt and black pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.","group":"Serving","title":"Ladle the hot soup","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use dry beans and soak them overnight. If using canned beans, reduce the simmering time and the amount of liquid. Garnish with avocado, sour cream, or a squeeze of lime for extra richness.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Central American"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["large pot","wooden spoon","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"l","note":"Yields approximately 2 liters of soup"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The flavor develops significantly overnight. Prepare the soup fully, cool, and refrigerate."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of water if the soup has thickened too much in the fridge."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsopa_de_frijoles_5c1b1c7ada%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f420e3a7-2b55-4f06-8290-f67a2b88566b","imageAlt":"Sopa de Frijoles — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["beans","soup","high-protein","vegan","latin-american","healthy","comfort-food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sopa de Frijoles","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:30:50.688Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:30:50.688Z","related":[{"id":"sopa_de_fideo_8382262bda","slug":"sopa-de-fideo","title":"Sopa de Fideo","description":"A classic, soul-warming Mexican noodle soup featuring toasted thin noodles in a rich, savory tomato broth.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsopa_de_fideo_8382262bda%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5f0456fd-30e0-45de-b7aa-41ea138d1a76","imageAlt":"Sopa de Fideo — recipe cover","tags":["mexican","fideo","soup","comfort food","easy","budget friendly"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":8,"stepCount":5},{"id":"ajiaco_5ecdddb277","slug":"ajiaco-colombian-chicken-and-potato-soup","title":"Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup)","description":"A comforting and iconic Colombian soup from the Andean region, featuring three types of potatoes that create a uniquely thick, velvety texture, flavored with the essential guascas herb.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":80,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Colombian"]},"course":["main","soup"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fajiaco_5ecdddb277%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d522c390-8c98-4907-af8e-9c6dc6fd738d","imageAlt":"Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["colombian","ajiaco","potato soup","chicken soup","hearty","traditional","gluten-free"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"caldo_de_pollo_0a84b6986f","slug":"caldo-de-pollo","title":"Caldo de Pollo","description":"A comforting and traditional Latin American chicken soup featuring tender bone-in chicken, hearty vegetables, and fresh aromatic herbs in a clear, nourishing broth.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":80,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcaldo_de_pollo_0a84b6986f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=88964082-264f-4adb-98cb-189764cfc045","imageAlt":"Caldo de Pollo — recipe cover","tags":["chicken","soup","healthy","comfort food","latin american","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}