POROTOS MIXTOS: MIXED BEAN STEW

Porotos Mixtos: Mixed Bean Stew image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried black eyed peas, soaked overnight in the refrigerator
3/4 pound large diced pumpkin
3 quarts chicken stock
4 slices bacon, sliced
1 white onion, small dice
1 red pepper, small dice
1 carrot, coarsely grated
2 cups fresh corn kernels
10 basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Paprika Oil, recipe follows
1 cup vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves crushed
2 tablespoons paprika

Steps:

In a stockpot, combine the beans, pumpkin, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Cook until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
In a saute pan, render bacon. Add onions, peppers, and carrots. Cook until translucent. Add to the bean mixture. Cook for around 15 minutes.
In a blender, puree corn and basil. Add the mixture to the beans and cook for 15 minutes, stirring continuously. Season. Serve with paprika oil.
Heat up the oil and cook the garlic. Strain. Add paprika. Cool.