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Fanesca or Ecuadorian Easter soup

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Fanesca

Cultural Context

Fanesca is a traditional Ecuadorian soup typically prepared during Holy Week. It symbolizes the blending of indigenous and Spanish culinary traditions, featuring a variety of grains and vegetables that reflect the country's agricultural diversity. Today, Fanesca is enjoyed not only during Easter but also as a comforting dish throughout the year, with families often passing down their unique recipes.

ECECmain
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb bacalao
2 cups squash
1 cup fava beans
1 cup chochos
1 cup corn
1 cup peas
1 cup porotos
1 cup fresh beans
1 cup rice
1 medium onions
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon achiote
1/2 cup peanuts
2 cups milk
1 cup cream
1 cup cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Prepare the salted cod (bacalao) by soaking it in water to remove excess salt.

2

Chop the squash, onions, and garlic.

3

In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.

4

Add the chopped squash and cook until softened.

5

Stir in the fava beans, chochos, corn, peas, and fresh beans.

6

Add the soaked cod and rice to the pot.

7

Season with cumin, achiote, and peanuts.

8

Pour in the milk and cream, and let simmer until everything is cooked through.

Equipment Needed

potlarge potsaucepan

Dietary

pescatariandairy-free

Allergens

milkeggs

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