Potaje de berros

Potaje de berros, originating from Spain, is a nutritious and hearty soup made with chickpeas, chard and bacon. This dish is perfect for cold winter days, and is often served as a main course at lunchtime.

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Potaje de berros
  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
    • 1 cup chopped chard
    • 4 slices of bacon, diced
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • 1 onion
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • Preparation:
    1. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
    2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
    3. Add the chickpeas, chard, paprika, salt and pepper and stir.
    4. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
    5. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
    6. Serve hot and garnish with additional bacon bits if desired.

Tips for preparation of Potaje de berros

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
    • 1 cup chopped chard
    • 4 slices of bacon, diced
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • 1 onion
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • Preparation:
    1. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
    2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
    3. Add the chickpeas, chard, paprika, salt and pepper and stir.
    4. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
    5. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
    6. Serve hot and garnish with additional bacon bits if desired.

Potaje de berros serving size

  • For 1 person, a bowl of potaje de berros will suffice as a hearty and satisfying meal.
  • For a couple, double the recipe.
  • For a family, quadruple the recipe.

Potaje de berros nutrition value

  • 1 serving of potaje de berros contains approximately 320 calories, 20g of protein, 45g of carbohydrates, and 10g of fat.

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