Serves 8
155 min
Spanish Bean Soup (Potaje de Garbanzos)
Recipe GLPRdfc8722387eed9
A robust and warming Spanish bean soup made with dried chickpeas simmered with bacon, beef bones, and chorizo. This traditional potaje is enriched with potatoes, onion, and garlic, creating a deeply satisfying one-pot meal that's hearty enough for any cold evening.
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Ingredients
1 pound dried garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
8 ounces good-quality bacon, chopped
8 ounces beef stew bones
8 ounces Spanish chorizo, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
10 cups water
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Rinse the dried garbanzo beans thoroughly and place them in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and let soak for 1 hour.
Drain the soaked beans and return them to the pot. Add the beef stew bones and 10 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
While the beans simmer, place the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel to drain.
In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sliced chorizo and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the chorizo releases its oils.
Add the sautéed onion, garlic, and chorizo mixture (along with any fat in the skillet) to the pot with the beans and beef bones. Stir well to combine.
Add the peeled and cubed potatoes to the pot. Return to a gentle simmer and cook, partially covered, until the beans are tender and the potatoes are cooked through, approximately 30-40 minutes more.
Stir in the reserved crispy bacon. Remove the beef stew bones (they can be discarded or reserved for stock). Season the soup generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve the soup hot in large bowls, ensuring each serving contains a generous portion of beans, potatoes, chorizo, and broth.
