In Peru, rice and beans are typically prepared with pork. However, my mom, who is half Nicaraguan and half Salvadorean, makes a red and black bean soup with rice. I've been a vegetarian since I was 4 years old, so I love this satisfying meatless option. We serve it with avocado, cheese and tortillas, which seems strange to our Peruvian friends, but once they try it, they love it!