This Spanish Potaje de Garbanzos, which is known in Spain as Potaje de Garbanzos de Baza, is truly one of the best-tasting stews I have ever tasted. Its got a ton of flavors, it´s super easy to make and comes together in about 40 minutes.
This dish hails from the small town of Baza, which is located in the province of Granada in the south of Spain. What separates this stew from other stews, is the thickner that is used. It seriously elevates this dish to the next-level.
To make this dish, I used jarred Spanish chickpeas. Which is the same thing as the cooked ones you get in a can. But you can totally use dry chickpeas here. Just soak them in water for 24 hours and then boil for 2 to 4 hours or until done.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: The secret to this recipe is the thickner. Made with just garlic, a couple slices of baguette and a fried egg. All three ingredients are fried in olive oil and then mashed to to create a paste. When frying the egg, make sure it´s well done, including the yolk.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY STOCK POT
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
SPANISH SWEET SMOKED PAPRIKA
GARBANZO BEANS I USED
SPANISH SEA SALT
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The BEST Garbanzo Bean Stew of your Life | Spanish Potaje de Garbanzos
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 65 ml
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tomato
- 1 large potato
- 20 oz cooked canned garbanzo beans 570 grams
- 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.30 grams
- 3 cups vegetable broth 710 ml
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 slices baguette
- 1 cage-free organic egg
- sea salt & black pepper
- handful freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
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Cut 1 large potato (peeled & washed) into small chunks that are 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick, roughly chop 1/2 green & 1/2 red bell pepper, roughly dice 1/2 onion, roughly mince 3 cloves garlic, finely grate 1 tomato and drain one 20 oz (570 grams) can or jar of cooked chickpeas into a sieve and rinse under cold water
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Heat a stock pot with a medium-high heat and add in a generous 2 tbsp (35 ml) extra virgin olive oil
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After heating the olive oil for 1 minute, add in the diced onion, chopped bell peppers and minced garlic, mix with the olive oil, after 5 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in the grated tomato and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add in the chopped potatoes, drained chickpeas, 1 tsp (2.30 grams) sweet smoked paprika and season with sea salt & black pepper, gently mix together until well combined
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Then add in 3 cups vegetable broth and 1 bay leaf, mix together and bring to a boil, then place a lid on the stock pot and lower the fire to a low-medium heat
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Meanwhile, roughly chop 2 cloves garlic and cut 2 slices of baguette into small squares
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Heat a small fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in the chopped garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly sauteed, then add the garlic into a mortar, then using the same pan with the same heat, add in 1 egg and cook until well done, including the egg yolk, then add into the mortar with the garlic, and finally fry the pieces of baguette in the same pan until lightly fried, add into the mortar, then add in 2 tbsp (7.60 grams) fresh parsley and a pinch of sea salt, using a pestle pound down until you for a paste
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After simmering the stew for 25 minutes, remove the lid, add the thickner and mix together, cook for another 2 minutes with the lid off, then remove from the heat
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Transfer the stew into shallow bowls and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, enjoy!
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I can’t wait to make this.
I use no/low salt canned beans now. I don’t drain or rinse them anymore when using them for soup, stew, or chili. When you do, 2/3 of the potassium goes down your kitchen sink. I measure the amount of liquid from the can and add it to the pot. I subtract that amount from the total amount of broth or water used in the recipe. For me, the main reason to eat beans and vegetables is the potassium and other nutrients, so no washing them away anymore. PS: I learned this from Tufts University.
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26 . Dec . 2023My husband is Cuban and when I made garbanzo soups for him all the time. When I made this recipe, I as blown away. Of all the garbanzo soups I’ve made, this is the No. 1 best of all! My whole family logs it and from now one, this is the only one I’ll make. Thanks so much. Anne Marques
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25 . Apr . 2023This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Great recipe for pregnant mamas needing protein but not wanting meat.
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27 . Apr . 2023Elizabeth
08 . Feb . 2023Wow, what a delicious stew! I’ve never had anything with this kind of thickener, amazing flavor and texture!
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12 . Aug . 2022This was so fantastic. I never leave comments on recipes but damn. All the amounts, size of cuts, and cooking times listed in the recipe are perfect.
That mash of bread, egg, and garlic I could’ve eaten as a side dish on its own.
Tasted better the next day too after all the flavors soaked in.
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So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
12 . Aug . 2022John Pierre
20 . Jul . 2022I cooked this dish this morning using the garbanzos I pre-soaked last night. Instead of salt I added some fish sauce. It turned out simply yummy! This will be my dinner at work tonight. Thank you very much!
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So happy to hear that! Much love 🙂
20 . Jul . 2022Novice
First time I made this I had no potatoes. Still came out amazing.
19 . Jun . 2022Second time I had potatoes but no baguette, so used some multigrain toast I had left over, also added carrots this time. Didn’t have tomato so used a few squirts of pizza sauce. I love how simple the spices are and how amazing the Spanish paprika smells while its cooking. I mean its not complicated but you end up with this wonderful flavor at the end.
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21 . May . 2022I made this tonight and it was delicious. I used dry beans though. Thank you for posting this recipe. I will definitely be looking into your other ones. Be well!
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So happy to hear that Janice! Much love 🙂
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12 . May . 2022Enjoyed making this dish. It smells heavenly while cooking. I added a carrot with the onions – no potatoes. When I added the thickener I also added spinach. For the thickener I used almond bread as that’s what I had. Worked perfectly. Thanks for the recipe & the video.
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10 . Apr . 2022Michaele
Where can I find nutritional info for this recipe?
03 . Apr . 2022AMoncada
Thank you for this great vegetarian recipe Chef Alberto!!
I couldn’t find the mortar and pestle…my significant other is so incredibly organized with our kitchen that I don’t always know where to find everything ha ha! I had great success with simply fine mincing the egg, bread, parsley, and garlic! Also, I added a 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus next time I will add one celery stalk and a piece of smoked ham hock for my nonvegetarian family.
24 . Mar . 2022Spain on a Fork
Sounds great! Thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
24 . Mar . 2022Rebecca
08 . Mar . 2022Most people don’t have a Mortar & Pedestal. I used my Potato Masher. I also cannot have so much salt, so I reduced it and love the natural flavor.
Nicole
Is sweet smoked Spanish paprika the same as smoked paprika?
06 . Mar . 2022Spain on a Fork
Spanish paprika has a deeper depth of flavors, but you can use regular smoked paprika if you like 🙂 much love
06 . Mar . 2022Dakra
Thank you ever so much for this incredible, and incredibly simple recipe!
Made this inside of an hour, start to finish. Believe me that’s a record for me because I don’t like cooking. Like at all. At just about 50 years old, I’m still happy eating whatever my mum makes. Was really proud to serve her something I cooked, for a change, and it tasted yummy, both of us going in for seconds.
I substituted cayenne pepper for the smoked paprika, which I didn’t have on hand. And because I have a heavy hand with the spices, especially hot peppers, it was just a wee bit too hot for mum. Solved it by adding sour cream on the side, which upped the taste to even more fabulous!
06 . Mar . 2022Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
06 . Mar . 2022catazure
28 . Feb . 2022I make it with sausage to have a little extra kick – such a wonderful stew/soup!
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Sounds great! Much love 🙂
02 . Mar . 2022Annette
This really looks good! Want to make this for dinner and was wondering if there is a sub for the baguette? Like maybe Texas toast or maybe a garlic bread? I did find you on youtube and will be subbing to your channel. Thanks
25 . Feb . 2022Spain on a Fork
You can use any bread you like 🙂 Much love!
27 . Feb . 2022trish
04 . Feb . 2022nice flavor. Added a bit more himalayan sea salt and pepper and just used a hand blender to thicken it up (didn’t have a mortar and pestle). Tasty enough to make again for sure.
Spain on a Fork
Sounds great! Much love 🙂
04 . Feb . 2022Trish
I don’t have vegetable broth, can I just use water or chicken broth?
03 . Feb . 2022Spain on a Fork
Yes! Much love 🙂
04 . Feb . 2022Helen
16 . Jan . 2022Wonderful soup!!
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Glad you liked it! Much love 🙂
18 . Jan . 2022Robyn
18 . Dec . 20215 stars all the way, this recipe was amazing! Thank you for teaching me how to make Spanish food!
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20 . Dec . 2021Charlotte
11 . Oct . 2021Typing this just after finishing this meal and it was lovley!!!!! alot more simple then thought to cook differently be making this again
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12 . Oct . 2021Dave
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21 . Sep . 2021Cata
21 . Sep . 2021Looks delicious 😋 I’m making this tomorrow
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Hope you enjoy! Much love 🙂
21 . Sep . 2021Ethel
08 . Sep . 2021This was fantastic! I cooked the raw garbanzo beans in a slow cooker beforehand. The thickener absolutely made this dish. I ran out of eggs so I used about 10 shelled pistachio nuts in a blender with the roasted garlic and baguette. My husband said it tasted and smelled like restaurant food. Thank you!
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So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
08 . Sep . 2021Dave Cominskie
06 . Sep . 2021Really liked this recipe. It was my first time making a Spanish recipe. Used too many beans, 2 13 oz jars, and not enough potatoes to balance it but still turned out delicious and looked just like the picture. I’m glad Whole Foods happened to have that exact kind of paprika, that was a key ingredient. Probably gonna make it again tomorrow with the other half of those peppers. I want to try to eat more vegetarian meals as I’m getting older, especially ones like this
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Glad to hear that! Much love 🙂
07 . Sep . 2021Eric Winter
04 . Sep . 2021I made this for myself last night. We took one bite and said “oh my God, this tastes like Spain.” So delicious and comforting, but I honestly wish I’d made a double batch.
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So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
04 . Sep . 2021Wendy
I was wondering if there is a substitute for the egg you could use?
28 . Aug . 2021Spain on a Fork
You can use 8 blacnhed almonds 🙂 much love
29 . Aug . 2021Mary C
18 . Aug . 2021Really, really good. My husband who can be difficult to feed also really enjoyed it. We actually both finished our bowl of the stew which, by the way, is quite filling. Absolutely 5 star! Thanks for showing me how to make this!
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Much love 🙂
18 . Aug . 2021Sisu Toska
05 . Jul . 2021I made it and it was good. I’ll be making this again.
Spain on a Fork
I am so happy to hear that! thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
05 . Jul . 2021Brent W
04 . Jul . 2021Oh man!!! Made this today with fresh red and yellow peppers from my garden — and it’s truly one of the most delicious things I’ve tasted in a long time! Thanks Chef!
Spain on a Fork
I am so happy to hear that! thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
05 . Jul . 2021Jacqueline
I’m going to make this it is exactly my kind of meal! Thank you for sharing! ❤
04 . Jul . 2021Spain on a Fork
Hope you enjoy! Much love 🙂
04 . Jul . 2021Cynthia Garofalo
04 . Jun . 2021Just made this for lunch and it’s amazing. A real keeper. I didn’t have green pepper so I used a yellow one to replace. The flavors are so good. Thanks.
Spain on a Fork
I am so happy to hear that! thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
04 . Jun . 2021Karen Sternberg
I did exactly that yesterday, I can’t eat peppers, so I substituted celery, carrots & mushrooms instead. The potatoes I had on hand were sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes. Was still SOOOO delicious, thanks so much Alberto. Cold by the forkful for a snack today was also excellent; will certainly make this again!
01 . Jun . 2021Spain on a Fork
I am so happy to hear that! thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
01 . Jun . 2021Rick
20 . May . 2021Delicious. Easy and quick. Praise from entire family including the kids. Unanimously voted, “Make Again.” Tasty, hearty, great texture.
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 much love!
20 . May . 2021Aleksandra
09 . May . 2021Amazing recipe with many different flavors coming together perfectly. Thickener also adds nice texture to the sauce.
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Much love 🙂
09 . May . 2021Jennifer
04 . May . 2021My husband actually loved it. Although I had to not use garlic, but it was great. Thank you so much
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So happy to hear that! Much love 🙂
05 . May . 2021Kim Turner
29 . Apr . 2021Absolutely fabulous. Everyone in the family enjoyed this. Thank you so much.
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
30 . Apr . 2021Rochel
27 . Apr . 2021I eat Keto. (because of my diabetes). Can i use some almond flour instead of the bread as a thickener?
sounds really yummy!
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Absolutely 🙂 Much love!
30 . Apr . 2021Rochel Waldman
I eat Keto. (because of my diabetes). Can i use some almond flour instead of the bread as a thickener?
27 . Apr . 2021sounds really yummy!
Spain on a Fork
Absolutely! Much love 🙂
30 . Apr . 2021Ash
Delicious. I had to substitute a nice granary loaf I made instead of the baguette, but it tasted fine. I love the simplicity and the depth of flavour is quite remarkable for so few ingredients.
21 . Apr . 2021Spain on a Fork
I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
22 . Apr . 2021Ari
This looks delicious! If I wanted to make it without eggs, could I just omit them or would you recommend a substitution for the thickener?
20 . Apr . 2021Spain on a Fork
I would just omit the eggs 🙂 much love!
21 . Apr . 2021Anna
For someone who cannot eat parsley-and she is Spanish! -can you suggest a substitute? (recipe sounds wonderful)
16 . Apr . 2021Spain on a Fork
I would suggest either chervil or chives 🙂 much love
16 . Apr . 2021Ramya
will be making this soon can i skip green and red bell pepper as am not a big fan of them perfect for my naan will dm you if make this and let you know how it goes Thanks Ramya
16 . Apr . 2021Spain on a Fork
Yes you can skip out on the bell peppers if they are not your thing, you can add other veggies such as carrots and/or celery, much love 🙂
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