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Sancocho de Habichuelas Recipe (Sweet and Spicy Bean Stew)

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

1. Brown meat
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  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.