Most famous Spanish Chickpeas soup - Cocido Andaluz

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans save time.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage reduces fat, while smoked paprika adds flavor.

blood sausage

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: tofu

Mushrooms provide umami without the calories of blood sausage.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

Soak chickpeas and faves in a big bowl covered with water overnight.

Drain and wash the legumes.

Cut the swiss chard stalks into small pieces, removing the edges.

Wash the stalks thoroughly before using.

Add the legumes, chorizo, tosino, and swiss chard stalks to a pressure cooker.

Cover with hot water and add salt.

Close the pressure cooker and cook for 45 minutes once it starts steaming.

Turn off the heat and let the steam release before opening the cooker.

Add a splash of vinegar, ground cumin, more salt, and sweet paprika.

Mix and cook for about 10 more minutes without covering.

Serve the legumes and vegetables with pieces of chorizo, marzija, and pork.

Cooking Techniques

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