Fabada Asturiana
Hearty Asturian bean stew studded with slices of chorizo and ribbons of morcilla, slowly simmered until the broth is deeply flavored and silkily thickened. Rich, smoky, and comforting—built on a simple sofrito and long, patient cooking.
1 ½ cup beans, dried, soaked overnight and drained
10 cup water
12 oz chorizo, Spanish cured chorizo, sliced 1/3-inch thick
8 oz morcilla, blood sausage, sliced 1/2-inch thick
4 oz pancetta, diced
1 ham hock
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 clove garlic, thinly sliced
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 pinch saffron, crumbled
2 bay leaf
1 ½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tbsp parsley, chopped, for garnish
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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