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Black Beans: Hearty, Reliable, Kitchen-Essential
The pantry staple behind countless Latin American dishes.
A PANTRY ESSENTIAL
Black Beans, the Staple Every Kitchen Needs
Black beans are prized for their creamy texture and earthy, hearty flavor, a foundational ingredient across Latin American and Caribbean cooking. From simmered pots to refried spreads, they’re a reliable source of protein and flavor for both everyday meals and specialty menus. At Latin Specialties, we source black beans for consistent quality and cook performance, case after case.
Hearty, reliable, and kitchen-essential—black beans are the pot everyone comes back to.
Black Beans,Black Bean Soup and Refried Black Beans
Creamy, earthy and hearty: the pantry staple of Latin kitchens.
Comfort soup recipe
Sopa de Frijol Negro (Black Bean Soup)
A thick, smoky black bean soup with onion, garlic and cumin, topped with cilantro, crema and lime.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried Latin Specialties Black Beans, soaked overnight
- 1 Latin Specialties Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Latin Specialties Garlic
- 6 cups broth or water, 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp oil, salt
- Cilantro, crema and lime, to serve
Method
- Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until soft, add the cumin and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the drained beans and the broth and simmer for 1 to 1 ½ hours, until very tender. Season with salt.
- Blend part of the soup to thicken it, leaving some whole beans, and serve with cilantro, crema and lime.
TipBlend only half of the soup so it stays thick but still has texture.
From Field to Your Table
Sourcing
Trusted growers deliver consistent, quality black beans
Quality & Safety
Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.
Ripeness Handling
Harvested and sorted for consistent size and cook quality.
Packaging & Formats
Bagged, cased, or custom program packs.
On-Time Delivery
Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.