Andalusian Bean and Chorizo Potaje (Stew)

Try this classic Spanish combination of chorizo and butterbeans in a fresh tomato sauce. Perfect for a warming winter supper.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced
• 3 1⁄2 ounces bacon, chopped
• 2 1⁄4 lbs tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1  onion, sliced
• 2 (14 ounce)  cans butter beans, drained
• 3 1⁄2 ounces  fine green beans
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves
• 2  ounces  stale bread
• 2  bay leaves
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil and cook the chorizo and bacon for 3 minutes Add the tomatoes and onion and cook for 5 minutes Add the beans and bay leaves and simmer for a further 15 minutes.
2. Remove 3 tbs juice from the pan and place in a blender with the bread and garlic. Blend until smooth. Pour into the pan with the green beans and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
3. Serve with warm crusty bread.