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Sancocho de Habichuelas (Sweet and Spicy Bean Stew) is also known as Sopión, this is a delightful, hearty soup that combines spicy and sweet flavors.
By Clara Gonzalez - Last reviewed . Published Dec 21, 2002
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Why we ❤️ it
Food is not just nourishment. There's also an emotional relationship between people and food. And the food we grew up with, no matter how unusual to the rest of the world, always comforts us and brings us memories of happy times long gone.
That is exactly the case with this Sancocho de Habichuelas (Sweet & Spicy Bean Stew). I grew up with this dish.
Sancocho de habichuelas, also known as sopión de habichuelas, or zambumbio, is a delightful, hearty soup that combines spicy and sweet flavors. For the record the stew itself is not sweet, it's the ripe plantains and sweet potatoes that will give it its sweet touch to contrast with the lightly spicy stew.
Sancocho de habichuelas.
Combining sweet and spicy
With its combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors it is an intriguing dish. But combining sweet and savory in our meals is not unheard of for Dominicans. In fact, it is very common.
From serving our meals with fritos maduros and plátanos al caldero, to adding raisins and fruits to many of our dishes, it seems like our sweet tooth has taken seriouspossessionof our culinary culture. And while there may be a few Dominicans who do not share their fellow countrymen's enthusiasm for sweet and savory meals, the vast majority seem to regard it as normal.
About our recipe
Aswe have mentioned before, most Dominicans learn how to cook from their relatives. In my case Iabsorbeda bit from fairly much all of my closest female relatives. This stew was passed on to me by my aunt Flora, at whose house I spent many a day of my childhood, playing with her children, my older cousins.
I invite you to give it a try. You might be surprised.
Buen provecho!
Recipe
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Sancocho de Habichuelas Recipe (Sweet and Spicy Bean Stew)
By: Clara Gonzalez
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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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine Dominican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 647 kcal
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
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
Cook's 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
Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 40gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1339mgPotassium: 1547mgFiber: 12gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 6890IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 5.8mg
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
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