Cuban Navy Bean Soup
This recipe belongs to my aunt rose. She was a neighbor friend of my mothers and taught mom to make this soup 40 years ago. Somewhere along the way i learned to make it too. Warm and hearty, a fairly healthy soup.
Steps
Drain beans , combine with water& bay leaf& simmer 1 to 1 1 / 2 hours.
Add additional water if necessary.
In a skillet , heat olive oil& cook garlic& onions 6 minutes.
Add tomatoes& cook for 10 minutes.
When beans are tender , add tomato mixture , potato , saffron , salt , pepper , cumin , cabbage& squash& cook for another 30 minutes.
Add more water and stir as necessary.
Serve garnished with parsley.
Ingredients
navy beans, water, bay leaf, olive oil, garlic, onion, tomatoes, potato, saffron thread, salt and pepper, cumin, cabbage, butternut squash, fresh parsley