White Bean Soup (Sopa de Blanquillos)
Blanquillos, also known as white beans, are the star of today's recipe. They are perfect for rounding off a hearty lunch or serving as the main dish for dinner. Your family will adore their delightful taste. Truly exquisite.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Colombian
Keyword: blanquillos soup, white beans soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 254kcal
- ½ pound of white beans blanquillos
- 4 medium potatoes diced
- ½ small onion grated or 2 stalks of green onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato finely chopped
- Cilantro to taste
- Coloring to taste like achiote or saffron
- Salt to taste
Soak the beans overnight.
In a pressure cooker over medium heat, cook the beans in plenty of water for about 30 minutes or until they are soft.
Carefully release the pressure from the cooker using a spoon, gradually lifting the valve — this takes time, but it's essential. Cooling the pot under running water might cause it to burst due to the temperature difference.
Add the potatoes, tomato, onion, cilantro, coloring, and salt to taste. Return the pot to medium heat and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
Let the pot sit until it's safe to open or release the air from the cooker using a spoon, lifting the valve gradually.
Serve and enjoy, pairing it with a generous portion of rice and meat.
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 1311mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg