This Heart-Warming Bean and Artichoke Stew, known as Potaje de Habichuelas con Alcachofas, is possibly one of Spain´s best bean stews. It´s filled with flavors, super easy to make and done in about 40 minutes. Serve it next to a crunchy baguette and a bottle of Spanish red wine for an amazing meal.
To make this recipe, I used canned white beans and canned artichoke hearts, just to make things easier and quicker. Of course, you can also use dried beans and fresh artichokes if you prefer. Just soak the beans overnight and then simmer the following day for 1 to 2 hours or until tender. To prep fresh artichokes, check this link.
For the liquid, I used homemade vegetable broth. However, chicken broth is traditionally used. But you can use any liquid you like, from beef broth all the way to water. Just make sure to season accordingly if using water.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: To make the thickener, I used a mortar & pestle. If you don´t have one, you can also use a food processor, hand blender or even a nutri-bullet. This soup will hold for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
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Spanish White Bean and Artichoke Stew
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
- 2 slices baguette 1/2 inch / 1.25 cm thick each
- 7 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 15 ml
- 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.50 grams
- 2 cans white beans 15.5 oz / 440 grams each
- 1 can artichoke hearts 14 oz / 400 grams
- 3 cups vegetable broth 720 ml
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads .17 grams
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 8 grams
- pinch sea salt
- dash black pepper
Instructions
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Drain the cans of beans into a colander and rinse under water, drain the canned artichokes as well and rinse under water, finely chop the onion, roughly chop 4 cloves of garlic and remove the skins from 3 cloves of garlic
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Heat a stock pot with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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After a couple of minutes, add in the slices of baguette and the 3 whole cloves of garlic, fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden fried all around, then remove from the stock pot and add into a mortar
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Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and chopped garlic, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the sherry vinegar, paprika and cumin, quickly mix together, then add in the drained beans, drained artichokes and season with sea salt & black pepper, gently mix together, then add in the broth, saffron and bay leaf, raise to a high heat and gently mix together
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Once it comes to a boil, place a lid on the stock pot and lower to a low-medium heat
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In the meantime, go back to the mortar with the fried bread and garlic, add in the parsley and a pinch of sea salt, using a pestle, pound down on the ingredients until you form a paste-like texture
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After simmering the stew for 20 minutes remove the lid, add in the bread and garlic mixture, gently mix the stew until well mixed, remove from the heat
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Transfer into shallow bowls, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Linda
18 . Dec . 2023This is absolutely delicious. The artichoke flavor really comes through. Easy to make too, definitely a keepter.
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20 . Dec . 2023Julie
29 . Nov . 2023I’ve made this recipe twice, it is delicious, easy to make, takes no time at all and is simply wonderful. Thank you Albert. I’ve made many of your recipes and every one has been delicious.
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29 . Nov . 2023Frank Marmo
14 . Nov . 2023Joder!! This was delicious and so simple to make. 1st time in Spain was in 84 and loved the food and the culture. So happy I found you on the internet. Thank you and look forward to making more deliciousness!
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14 . Nov . 2023Tricia
13 . Nov . 2023I made this for the first time last night, but it won’t be the last time. Tasty and healthy! My husband and I both really liked it. Thank you for another great meal to add to my collection.
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14 . Nov . 2023Donna
13 . Nov . 2023The BEAN AND ARTICHOKE STEW was delicious with beautiful flavors and aromas. 😁 I decided to do mine in a crockpot that simmered for 8 hours on a freezing and rainy Sunday. The aromas through my house was heartwarming with a scent that I wish I could bottle up 😁 The stew was perfect with a side of crusty bread and red wine! Thank you for your beautiful amazing meals.
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14 . Nov . 2023Anne
09 . Nov . 2023Wonderful! I ad-libbed and added some roasted red peppers. I’ll definitely make this again!
Thank you for your excellent recipes. I think I’ve been able to adjust all the ones I wanted to try to be vegetarian and gluten free. We’ve tried dishes I never would have come across otherwise. Best to you!
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11 . Nov . 2023Anne Ginders
My artichoke plants are only babys right now. (NZ spring here) Can’t wait for autumn to try this. I’m just back from Spain and I just loved all the fresh the artichokes.
06 . Nov . 2023Spain on a Fork
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07 . Nov . 2023Ramya
Cant wait to make this soon for me i never had spanish white bean and artichoke stew before perfect for my after office meals love your recipes as always brightens up my day everyday after work
06 . Nov . 2023Spain on a Fork
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07 . Nov . 2023