Traditional Cuban Fabada Recipe - Receta de Fabada Cubana - Spanish White Bean Soup - Potaje Cubano

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are leaner and less expensive.

ham hock

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey leg

💰Cheaper: smoked pork neck bones

Smoked turkey leg offers a similar flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious.

Soak white beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced chorizo and pork shoulder; cook until browned, about 8 minutes.

Add ham hock, soaked beans, diced tomato, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and black pepper.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients by 2 inches.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beans are tender.

Remove ham hock, shred meat, and return to the pot.

Adjust seasoning with salt and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

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