Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

dried black beans

soaked

6 unit

eggs

poached

0.67 cup

lard

0.67 cup

vegetable oil

8 cup

water

1.5 cup

yellow onions

diced

1 cup

red bell pepper

chopped

1 tsp

oregano

0.25 cup

cilantro

chopped

1 unit

celery rib

chopped

3 unit

garlic cloves

crushed

2 tbsp

fresh cilantro leaves

diced

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~12 min

Rinse the dried black beans thoroughly.

Step 2
~12 min

Soak the rinsed beans in 8 cups of water in a saucepan for 2 hours.

Step 3
~12 min

Bring the beans to a boil.

Step 4
~12 min

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the beans are soft, approximately 1 1/2 hours. Remove from heat.

Step 5
~12 min

In a blender, puree the cooked beans along with their liquid, diced yellow onions, chopped red bell peppers, oregano, chopped cilantro, chopped celery rib, and crushed garlic.

Step 6
~12 min

Transfer the pureed mixture to a saucepan.

Step 7
~12 min

Heat the soup over medium-low temperature until warmed through.

Step 8
~12 min

Carefully poach the eggs in the simmering soup.

Key Technique: Simmering
Step 9
~12 min

Serve the hot soup with fried flour or corn tortillas.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered for the last 15 minutes.

Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra tanginess.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The soup can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with fried tortillas.

Serve with a side of rice.

Top with avocado slices.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Costa Rican gallo pinto.
Fried plantains.

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Costa Rica

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Costa Rican cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Casual dinner
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100