Sancocho de Habichuelas Recipe (Sweet and Spicy Bean Stew)

Name: Sancocho de Habichuelas Recipe (Sweet and Spicy Bean Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound smoked pork chops with bones; 1 pound longaniza; ½ teaspoon mashed garlic; 1 bell pepper; 4 cups boiled red kidney beans; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 quart water; 1 oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; ½ pound sweet potatoes; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 plantain; 1½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
647 kcal
Course
Soup, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Dominican

Sancocho de Habichuelas Recipe (Sweet and Spicy Bean Stew)

Oriana Walker

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Sancocho de Habichuelas Recipe (Sweet and Spicy Bean Stew): also known as Sopión, this is a delightful, hearty soup that combines spicy and sweet flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound smoked pork chops with bones , cut into small pieces
1 pound longaniza (spicy pork sausage), cut into slices
½ teaspoon mashed garlic
1 bell pepper , chopped
4 cups boiled red kidney beans
1 cup tomato sauce
1 quart water
1 oregano (dry, ground)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
½ pound sweet potatoes , peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar (white, granulated)
2 plantain (ripe, yellow), peeled and sliced
1½ teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
½ teaspoon pepper (or more, to taste) (freshly-cracked, or ground)

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Instructions

1. Brown meat

In a soup pot heat the oil over medium heat. Add the pork chops and sausage and cook stirring til they brown (5 to 7 minutes).

2. Add vegetables

Add garlic and bell pepper. Cook and stir for half a minute.Pour in the beans, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer covered for five minutes Add oregano, cilantro, sweet potatoes, sugar, and plantains.

3. Boil

Simmer over medium heat until all the ingredients are cooked throughout and the stew reaches a creamy consistency. Adjust water if it becomes necessary.Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Serve

Remove from the heat and serve alongside white rice and avocado slices

Notes

If you bought pork chops with bones, don't throw them away! Add them to the stew and remove when serving, they will add extra flavor to it.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 647kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 1339mg (56%) Potassium 1547mg (44%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 6890IU (138%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 5.8mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 647 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	647kcal	32%
Carbohydrates	59g	20%
Protein	40g	80%
Fat	29g	45%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Cholesterol	105mg	35%
Sodium	1339mg	56%
Potassium	1547mg	33%
Fiber	12g	48%
Sugar	15g	30%
Vitamin A	6890IU	138%
Vitamin C	42mg	47%
Calcium	64mg	6%
Iron	5.8mg	32%