Spanish Meat Stew Cocido

Ingredients

• Chickpea 15 oz
• Veal 10 oz
• Jamón 5 oz
• Thick Beef Rib 20 oz
• Bacon 5 oz
• Chorizo 10 oz
• Garlic 2 cloves
• Onion 1 head
• Carrot 1 piece
• Potato 2 pieces
• Vermicelli 5 oz
• White Cabbage 20 oz
• Salt to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Soak the chickpeas in water overnight, then drain and rinse them.

Step 2

Cut all the meat into large pieces, about 2 inches on each side, place it in a pot, and add enough water to cover the contents.

Step 3

Place on the heat, bring to a boil, skim off the foam, season with salt to taste, and simmer on low heat for about an hour. After an hour, add the chickpeas.

Step 4

Add the whole onion, garlic, and carrot, as well as the cabbage. Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours.

Step 5

In a separate pot, boil the peeled potatoes until tender, adding salt to taste.

Step 6

Strain the broth.

Step 7

Arrange the meat with vegetables and chickpeas on a large platter.

Step 8

Bring the broth to a boil and cook the noodles in it.

Step 9

Cut the vegetables into large pieces and return them to the pot with the meat and chickpeas, then add the potatoes.

Step 10

Serve with noodle soup.