Cocido

Ingredients

 * 2 cup Garbanzo beans
 * 3 tbl Olive oil
 * 1/4 lb Bacon, diced
 * 2 x Onions, diced (about 1-1/2 cups)
 * 1 lb Pork, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
 * 1 tbl Paprika
 * 1 whl garlic head
 * Water
 * 2 x Chorizos or other spicy dried sausage (about 1/2 pound), sliced
 * 1 x Morcilla or blood sausage, sliced, optional
 * 1/2 lb Potatoes, peeled and diced
 * 1 x Green pepper, seeded and chopped
 * Salt

Directions

 * Soak garbanzo beans overnight in water to cover
 * Next day, drain and set aside.
 * Heat oil over medium heat in heavy pan.
 * Add bacon. onions, pork and paprika Cook, stirring, 10 minutes.
 * Add garbanzo beans, garlic head and enough water to cover.
 * Increase heat to high and bring to boil.
 * Cover and simmer 1 hour.
 * When beans are soft but not tender, add chorizos and continue to cook 1 hour longer.
 * Add Morcilla, potatoes, green pepper and salt to taste. Cook another 20 minutes.
 * Remove garlic head and serve cocido in soup bowls with crusty bread.
 * Accompany with sliced tmatoes dressed with olive oil and sherry vinegar.