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Savory Spanish Fabada Asturiana with Morcilla and Chorizo

Name: Savory Spanish Fabada Asturiana with Morcilla and Chorizo
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g dried fabada beans (or white beans), soaked overnight; Water, to cover and cook; 200g Spanish chorizo, sliced into chunks; 200g Spanish morcilla, sliced; 100g pancetta, cut into thick strips; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste

This classic Asturian stew is a delightful combination of tender beans, smoked chorizo, and rich morcilla, perfect for a comforting meal.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 1, 2025

Savory Spanish Fabada Asturiana with Morcilla and Chorizo — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Beans

For the Meats

For the Flavor Base

For Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 600 kcal
Protein: 30.33 g
Carbs: 51.33 g
Fat: 29.5 g
Fiber: 17.33 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3601 kcal
Protein: 182 g
Carbs: 308 g
Fat: 177 g
Fiber: 104 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g dried fabada beans (or white beans) soaked overnight	1625	115	275	5	100
Water to cover and cook	0	0	0	0	0
200g Spanish chorizo sliced into chunks	800	28	4	72	0
200g Spanish morcilla sliced	600	20	12	52	0
100g pancetta cut into thick strips	500	18	0	48	0
1 large onion finely chopped	60	1	14	0	3
2 garlic cloves minced	10	0	2	0	0
1 bay leaf	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon smoked paprika	6	0	1	0	1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beans

1
Soak the beans
Soak the fabada beans in plenty of water overnight.
2
Drain the beans
Drain the beans and set them aside.

Preparing the Flavor Base

1
Heat the pot
Heat a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté aromatics
Add the onion, garlic, and bay leaf, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
3
Add spices
Add smoked paprika, stirring to bloom the spices.
Tip: Important: Do not allow the paprika to burn, as it can become bitter. Pro Tip: Add a splash of white wine for depth of flavor.

How to Make Savory Spanish Fabada Asturiana with Morcilla and Chorizo

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Simmer the Beans
Place the beans in the pot with the flavor base. Add enough water to cover the beans and bring to a boil.
2
Add the Meats
Lower the heat and add the chorizo, morcilla, and pancetta.
3
Cook to Perfection
Simmer gently for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.