Black Bean Soup with Masa Dumplings (Chochoyotes)
My family's favorite cozy soup. Black beans in a simple broth with homemade masa dumplings that have mint and serrano inside. Every bite is worth it.
6 people
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups dried beans Check notes if you are using canned beans
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Dumplings
- 1 cup masa harina corn flour
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon mint chopped
- 1 serrano chile, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- ¾-1 cup warm water
Instructions
- Rinse beans and put them in a large pot with 6 cups of water. Cook for about 2 hours or until soft. (If using canned beans, skip this step.)
- In a bowl, mix the masa harina with oil, chopped mint, minced serrano, salt, and 3/4 cup of warm water. Add water gradually until you get a playdough consistency. Roll into small balls (about 1 inch) and press your thumb into the center of each one.
- In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté the chopped onion with salt for 5 to 7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the sautéed onion to the beans. If using canned beans, add them now with their liquid plus extra broth or water.
- Drop all the dumplings into the pot at the same time. Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the dumplings float and are cooked through.
- Taste for seasoning, adjust salt, and serve.
Notes
- For canned beans: use 2 cans (30 oz total) of black beans. Sauté the onion, add beans with liquid, add 2 cups of broth or water, bring to a simmer, then add dumplings.
- The masa should feel like playdough. If crumbly, add a little more water. If sticky, add more masa harina.
- Make all dumplings before adding them to the pot so they cook evenly.
- Serve with sliced avocado, lime, and a drizzle of crema.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 5mg