Fabada 1
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This is an adaptation of a famous Spanish sausage and bean dish.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound Fava or large butter beans, dried
6 cups water
4 cups chicken broth
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
8-ounces ham, large dice
8-ounces Chorizo sausage, large dice
6-ounces Morcillia, (Spanish sausage), large dice, optional
2 tablespoons olive oilSoak the beans overnight. Drain.
Put the beans in a large soup pot. Add the water and broth. Cook until soft.
While the beans cook, add the olive oil to a heavy skillet. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook until just soft. Add the ham and sausages. Cook for 3 minutes. Allow to rest until the beans are ready.
Remove 1 cup of cooked beans. Add the onion-sausage mixture. Mash the cup of beans and stir into the pot. Simmer for 40 minutes. Serve.
Makes 8 to 10 servings