lolly's spanish bean soup

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lolly Ivey-Bellamy
Tampa, FL

Our home town is Tampa Bay and we always visit our favorite restaurants when we go home. One is La Tropicana Cafe in Ybor City, where we have enjoyed the Devil Crabs and Spanish Bean Soup for many years. This recipe is my version of the soup. Please enjoy. SALUD, Lolly

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lolly's spanish bean soup

  • 2 can
    garbanzo beans aka chick peas (drained & rinsed)
  • 2 lg
    white potatoes (peeled & chopped)
  • 1 lg
    yellow or white onion (peeled & chopped)
  • 1/2 lb slice
    your favorite cooked ham (chopped)
  • 1 pkg
    5.5 oz dry spanish dry chorizos (sliced thin)
  • 2 lg
    cloves of fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 pkg
    spanish seasoning (vigo's spanish flavoring)
  • 8 c
    water
  • 4 tsp
    tone's chicken base or chicken broth to equal liquid

How To Make lolly's spanish bean soup

  • 1
    You will need a large Saute Pan with Lid.
  • 2
    Coat pan with Olive Oil, about 2 Tablespoons.
  • 3
    Add chopped potatoes, chopped onion and minced garlic. Saute till soft.
  • 4
    Add drained and rinsed beans, chopped ham, sliced chorizos, chicken broth and spanish seasoning.
  • 5
    Cover and Simmer all together for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 6
    Let it rest for the flavors to blend. You will need NO salt if you use chicken base and spanish seasoning. I do add fresh ground Pepper Corn Medley before serving.
  • 7
    This is best served with fresh Cuban Bread or French Bread if Cuban is not available. SALUD and HAPPY DAYS. ENJOY.
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