Sopión

Ingredients

 * 4 cups of red kidney beans boiled very soft
 * 7 cups of water
 * 1/2 cup of chopped celery
 * 1 small red onion cut into four quarters
 * 1 cube of chicken stock
 * 1 teaspoon of chopped parsley
 * 1 teaspoon of chopped coriander
 * 1/2 teaspoon of thyme leaves
 * 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce
 * 2 plum tomatoes cut into halves
 * 1 tablespoon of oil
 * 1/2 lb of pork chops with bones.
 * 1 lb of spicy pork sausages
 * 1/2 teaspoon of mashed garlic
 * 1 pinch of oregano
 * 1/2 lb of sweet potatoes
 * 2 ripe plantains
 * 1 teaspoon of sugar
 * 1 teaspoon of salt

Directions

 * 1) In a pot heat the oil. Add oregano, celery, onion, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. Stir.
 * 2) Add the pork chops, sausages and two tablespoons of water.
 * 3) When the water has almost evaporated add the chicken stock and two more spoons of water. Stir.
 * 4) Add beans and 3 cups of water mashing the beans over heat.
 * 5) Let half the water evaporate leaving the pot uncovered.
 * 6) Add the remaining water, sugar, sweet potatoes and plantains. Adjust salt to taste.
 * 7) Let boil at medium heat until it reaches a creamy consistency.