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.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine Dominican
Keyword sopa de habichuelas, sopion, vegetable soup, zambumbio, zambumbo
½teaspoonpepper (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
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.