Sopa Negra, from Costa Rica

Sopa Negra is a traditional soup that originates in Costa Rica, but over the ages, it has spread all over Latin America. Before the European colonizers arrived in Costa Rica, Sopa Negra has been enjoyed and cooked by the Ticos, a native tribe in Costa Rica.

Sopa Negra is prepared using onions, black beans, hot peppers, garlic, cilantro, and chicken broth Cooked until the beans are tender and garnished with hard-boiled eggs and some sour cream. In all the variations, beans are the primary ingredients. However, the Sopa Negra can be served as beans instead of soup, with white rice and some avocado salad.