A little about this dish
This soup offers a captivating blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The key ingredients are apricots and black beans, both staples in Brazilian cuisine, which add a unique twist to the traditional soup.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Fresh apricot — 1 cup — pitted and diced
- Dried apricot — 1/2 cup — sliced
- Black bean — 2 cups — soaked overnight
- Red onion — 1 large — chopped
- Garlic — 3 cloves — minced
- Vegetable broth — 4 cups
- Cilantro — 1/4 cup — chopped
- Brazil nut — 1/4 cup — crushed
- Cumin — 1 tsp
- Red pepper flakes — 1/2 tsp
- Salt — 1 tsp or to taste
- Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🧄🔥🧅In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and minced garlic, cook until softened.
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Step 2 — 🌶️🥄💥Add the cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt to the pot and stir for a minute to release the spice's aroma.
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Step 3 — 🥣🍲🛁Next, add the soaked black beans, sliced dried apricots, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Step 4 — ⏲️🍲🔥Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 45 minutes until the beans are tender.
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Step 5 — 🥣🔍🌀Use an immersion blender to blend half the soup to create a creamier texture.
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Step 6 — 🥄🍑⏰Stir in the diced fresh apricots and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
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Step 7 — 🧂💭👅Adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or spices as desired.
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Step 8 — 🥣🌿🍈Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, crushed Brazil nuts, and a splash of lime for extra zest.
A final fox tip
Did you know that Brazil is the largest producer of black beans? This soup is not just delectable but also packed with proteins and fiber. You can make it spicier by adding more red pepper flakes or give it an extra tang by adding more lime juice. Kids can help with the garnishing part!