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Cocido Madrileño Recipe

Ultimate Cocido Madrileño Recipe: 5-Step Guide to Spanish Comfort Food

Cocido Madrileño: A centuries-old Spanish stew, symbolizing warmth & tradition. Hearty blend of chickpeas, meats, & veggies, enjoyed in 3 courses. A taste of Madrid's history on every plate.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 4 hours
Soaking Time (Overnight) 8 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

For the chickpeas:

  • 1 lb Dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 1 Onion, quartered
  • 1 Carrot, chopped
  • 1 Bay leaf

For the meat and bones:

  • 2 lbs Beef brisket or chuck roast
  • 1 lb Pork shoulder or boneless ham
  • 1 Chorizo
  • 1 lb Morcilla (blood sausage)
  • 1 lb Beef marrow bones
  • 1 Ham hock
  • 1 Chicken carcass or a whole chicken

For the vegetables:

  • 2 Large potatoes, quartered
  • 1 Head of cabbage, quartered
  • 2 Carrots, chopped
  • 1 Turnip, quartered
  • 1 Parsnip, quartered

For the soup:

  • Fideo noodles (angel hair pasta)

Instructions
 

  • Soak the chickpeas: Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Prepare the meat and bones: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the beef, pork, chorizo, morcilla, beef marrow bones, ham hock, and chicken carcass. Cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  • Add chickpeas and vegetables: Add the soaked chickpeas, onion, carrot, and bay leaf to the pot. Simmer for another hour.
  • Cook the vegetables: Add the potatoes, cabbage, carrots, turnip, and parsnip to the pot. Cook for an additional hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Make the soup: Remove the meat, vegetables, and chickpeas from the pot. Strain the broth and reserve. Cook the fideo noodles according to package directions in the reserved broth.
  • Serve: Traditionally, cocido is served in three courses:
    Sopa de cocido: The noodle soup made with the reserved broth.
    Garbanzos y verduras: The chickpeas and vegetables served together.
    Carne: The meats are served separately.

Notes

More tips:
  • Consider toasting chickpeas in a dry skillet before soaking for a richer flavor.
  • Cocido is a hearty dish that can be enjoyed alone or with crusty bread.
  • Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking. Some people add other vegetables like green beans or cauliflower.
Note: Cooking times may vary depending on the size of your pot and the type of stove you are using.
Keyword stew