Cocido Castellano(Castillian Bean Soup; One Pot Meal) Recipe

Name: Cocido Castellano(Castillian Bean Soup; One Pot Meal)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fist full garbanzos per person; 1 ham hock; 1 chorizo (Spanish sausage) or 3-inch beef smoked sausage; 1 beef soup bone; 1 medium onion; 1 piece smoked bacon (2 x 2 x 3-inch cube); vermicelli (very fine spaghetti noodles); collards and another onion; lettuce, tomatoes, lemon salt,; olive oil

Servings: persons

1 fist full garbanzos per person
1 ham hock
1 chorizo (Spanish sausage) or 3-inch beef smoked sausage
1 beef soup bone
1 medium onion
1 piece smoked bacon (2 x 2 x 3-inch cube)
vermicelli (very fine spaghetti noodles)
collards and another onion
lettuce, tomatoes, lemon salt,
olive oil

1
Soak beans overnight (8 to 10 hours) in saltwater 3-inches over beans.
2
When ready to cook, drain off saltwater.
3
Put garbanzo beans, ham hock, sausage, soup bone, bacon and onion in boiling water and cook about 4 hours.
4
When it has cooked about 3 1/2 hours, taste.
5
Add salt if needed.
6
Saute onions in oil.
7
Add collards and pepper to taste; stir-fry.
8
Add water if needed.
9
Cook until done.
10
Next prepare fresh salad of lettuce, tomato, etc. After bean soup is cooked, strain liquid into another pot.
11
This broth is then brought to a boil (be sure to taste for salt, pepper, etc.) and use to cook the vermicelli.
12
While soup is cooking (15 to 20 minutes) separate bones and gristle or fat (skins).
13
On a large platter or shallow serving dish, arrange garbanzos, meat and collards.
14
Put salad in separate bowl.
15
The vermicelli soup should be served and eaten first.
16
Then, the main course.

309

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fist full garbanzos per person, 1 ham hock, 1 chorizo (Spanish sausage) or 3-inch beef smoked sausage, 1 beef soup bone, and more.

Yes, Cocido Castellano(Castillian Bean Soup; One Pot Meal) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cocido Castellano(Castillian Bean Soup; One Pot Meal)

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions