Andalusian Bean and Chorizo Potaje (Stew)

Submitted by English_Rose

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

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• 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.