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Cocido Soup

A traditional Spanish soup packed with tender beef shank, cured chorizo, hearty chickpeas, and fresh vegetables cooked in a rich broth.

130 minMediumServes 6480 cal/serving

SpanishSoupStovetopStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef shank with bone, trimmed
  • 2 Spanish chorizo, sliced
  • 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
  • 1/2 head Savoy cabbage, shredded
  • 1 yellow onion, halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 8 cups water
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 1.5 lbs trimmed beef shank with bone, 2 sliced Spanish chorizo, 1 halved yellow onion, and 4 peeled garlic cloves in a large pot with 8 cups water and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Skim any foam from the surface, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add 2 cans drained canned chickpeas, 3 chopped carrots, 2 cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, 1/2 head shredded Savoy cabbage, and 1.5 tsp kosher salt to the pot.

  4. 4

    Simmer for 45 minutes until vegetables are tender and 1.5 lbs trimmed beef shank with bone reaches an internal temperature of 160F.

  5. 5

    Remove 1 halved yellow onion and 4 peeled garlic cloves, adjust seasoning, and ladle soup into warm bowls.

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Questions

What is Cocido Soup?

A traditional Spanish soup packed with tender beef shank, cured chorizo, hearty chickpeas, and fresh vegetables cooked in a rich broth. This reference files it under Spanish soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 130 minutes start to finish.

Why salt and drain the vegetables in Cocido Soup?

Step 3 reads: "Add 2 cans drained canned chickpeas, 3 chopped carrots, 2 cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, 1/2 head shredded Savoy cabbage, and 1.5 tsp kosher salt to the pot." Salt pulls water out. Doing it at step 3 means that water ends up in the colander rather than in the finished dish.

Is there a substitute for chorizo in Cocido Soup?

The entry for Cocido Soup calls for 2 Spanish chorizo, sliced. In its place: Mexican chorizo is raw and Spanish chorizo is cured, and they are not interchangeable. For the raw kind, season ground pork with smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic and a splash of vinegar. For the cured kind, use another firm smoked sausage with extra smoked paprika.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Cocido Soup?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Cocido Soup uses 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained.

How much protein is in Cocido Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 34 g of protein in about 480 calories, alongside 38 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 880 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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