Add 1 tablespoon oil and pour in batter. Bake until golden, 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile, make soup: Add 2-3 tablespoons oil to medium pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic. Sweat until ...

But none can hold a candle to good Cuban black bean soup, a Caribbean classic raised to a memorable art form by Havana Cafe. Originally hailing from Havana themselves, cafe owners B.J. and Gilbert ...

Black beans are god-tier pulses ... 4. Transfer half of the soup to a blender and purée until smooth. Pour back into the pan and stir well. For a thinner soup, only blend one-third of the ...