Jul 14 2026
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Spanish Bean Soup Recipe

Inspired by Mr Empanada - St. Petersburg
Time1h 15m
Serves6

Garbanzo bean soup with pork

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Spices and Flavorings

Liquid Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak the beans

    If using dried garbanzo beans, soak them in water overnight. Drain and rinse before using.

  2. 2

    Prepare the ingredients

    Chop the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and tomatoes as listed in the ingredients.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the pork

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed pork shoulder and sauté until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.

  3. 5

    Combine ingredients

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, soaked garbanzo beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  4. 6

    Simmer the soup

    Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the beans and pork are tender. Stir occasionally.

  5. 7

    Final season

    Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as necessary. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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