Cocido

this is what we have to do for our Spanish class GOSH!
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups garbanzo beans
* 3 tbsp olive oil
* ¼ lb bacon, diced
* 2 onions, diced (about 1½ cups)
* 1 lb pork, cut into ¾-inch cubes
* 1 tbsp paprika
* 1 whole garlic head
* water
* 2 chorizos or other spicy dried sausage (about ½ pound), sliced
* 1 morcilla or blood sausage, sliced, optional
* ½ lb potatoes, peeled and diced
* 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
* salt
== Directions ==
# Soak garbanzo beans overnight in water to cover * next day, drain and set aside.
# Heat oil over medium heat in heavy pan.
# Add bacon.
# onions, pork and paprika cook, stirring, 10 minutes.
# Add garbanzo beans, garlic head and enough water to cover.
# Increase heat to high and bring to boil.
# Cover and simmer 1 hour.
# When beans are soft but not tender, add chorizos and continue to cook 1 hour longer.
# Add morcilla, potatoes, green pepper and salt to taste.
# Cook another 20 minutes.
# Remove garlic head and serve cocido in soup bowls with crusty bread.
# Accompany with sliced tomatoes dressed with olive oil and sherry vinegar.
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