Spanish Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Spanish Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. garbanzos; 1 beef bone; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 potatoes, cut in quarters; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1 ham bone; 2 qt. water; 1/4 lb. salt pork; 1 chorizo (Spanish sausage); pinch of saffron

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. garbanzos
1 beef bone
1 Tbsp. salt
1 onion, finely chopped
2 potatoes, cut in quarters
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 ham bone
2 qt. water
1/4 lb. salt pork
1 chorizo (Spanish sausage)
pinch of saffron

1
Wash garbanzos.
2
Soak overnight with a tablespoon of salt in sufficient water to cover beans.
3
When ready to cook, drain the salted water from the beans.
4
Place in 4-quart soup kettle and add 2 quarts of water, ham and beef bone.
5
Cook for 45 minutes over slow fire, skimming foam that forms at the top.
6
Cut salt pork in thin strips and fry slowly in a skillet.
7
Add chopped onion; saute lightly.
8
Add to the beans along with potatoes, paprika and saffron.
9
Add salt to taste.
10
When potatoes are done, remove from fire.
11
Add chorizo that has been cut in thin, round slices.

154

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. garbanzos, 1 beef bone, 1 Tbsp. salt, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spanish Bean Soup 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.

Spanish Bean Soup

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