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Chilean Winter Bean Soup or Porotos con Riendas

September 16, 2015 by Pilar Hernandez

Versión en español

Chilean Winter Bean Soup Porotos con riendas I have come to the perfect recreation of “Porotos con Riendas”, or beans with reins (no, it doesn’t make sense in Spanish either) made in less than 30 minutes. This Chilean winter bean soup is just different enough to warm you up on a cold day.

September is the independence of Chile month, and here in the US, it is also the Hispanic Heritage Month, many Caribbean and South American countries that were Spanish colonies also celebrate their independence during this month.

This dish is not part of the classic cuisine in the celebrations of Chilean Independence Day, but it is a very Chilean dish. Tasty and substantial. Coveted in winter, although in my family we enjoy it year-round because it was a favorite of many.

The portion size is generous, to ensure leftovers. The next day the flavors will have blended further and the soup will be even tastier. Another common trick is to blend the soup and serve it as a Cream of beans with croutons the next day.

You may also like the recipe: Porotos con mazamorra or Chilean Summer Bean Soup.

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A fantastic hearty bean soup.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 Spanish chorizo sausages, sliced 1/2″ thick
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 cups of cooked white or pinto beans or 2 cans of great northern beans
  • 1 cup of water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cooked spaghetti
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups cubed winter squash, optional
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add the sausage, cut into slices 1/2 inch thick, and saute for 4 minutes, stirring.
  2. Add the onion, chopped into small cubes, bell pepper, squash, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir. Cook for 10 minutes until the onion begins to brown. Add water if too dry and sticking to the pan.
    Onion and chorizo on a pot
    Onion and chorizo sautéed
  3. Add the beans, do not drain if using canned, and a cup of water. Let warm up. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  4. Add noodles, simmer a few minutes.
    Spaghetti added to soup
  5. Serve hot.
    Chilean Winter Bean Soup Chilean Winter Bean Soup or Porotos Con RiendasChilean Winter Bean Soup or Porotos con Riendas

Notes

I developed this recipe as a BUSH’S® Beans ambassador in 2015.

If using raw spaghetti, add them with the beans and let cook for 9-10 minutes.

  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soups
  • Method: Stove cooked
  • Cuisine: Chilean

Keywords: bean soup, chilean cuisine

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  1. cory fernandez

    November 5, 2015 at 9:50 am

    yes, I would like to know what kind of seasonings used in this soup ?

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    • Pilar Hernandez

      November 5, 2015 at 10:56 pm

      Traditionally we use merquén is a mix of smoked chiles, cilantro seeds, salt and pepper. You can buy it from Amazon, or here: http://www.savoryspiceshop.com/spice-blends/mapuche-style-merken-seasoning-merquen-.html

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      • Nineonline

        November 2, 2019 at 4:09 am

        Why aren’t these spices listed within the recipe? Any chance you could list the amounts to use? Many thanks in advance!

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        • Pilar Hernandez

          November 2, 2019 at 1:59 pm

          They are to taste. And also dependant on the sausage you are using. I use fresh Spanish chorizo and it’s usually very well seasoned, with enough paprika for my taste. You can add (start with 1/4 teaspoon of each) paprika , oregano, salt, and pepper.

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  2. Vero

    February 2, 2021 at 11:33 pm

    This is not the real recipe, Bush’s chili beans. No way you can use can bean as a shirt cut, but never CHILI BEANS.

    Reply
    • Pilar Hernandez

      February 3, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      I agree is a little unorthodox, but they do taste awesome. I will add a note.

      Reply

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