Broad Bean Stew (Chupe de Habas) is a traditional Andean dish, made with fresh or dried broad beans, potatoes, milk, and cheese. It is considered a homemade lunch, very popular in Peru, Bolivia, and some regions of Colombia. At our catering service, broad bean stew becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 2 cups broad beans (fresh, peeled or dried, pre-soaked)
- 2 medium potatoes (cubed)
- 1 carrot (sliced)
- 1 white onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 cups milk
- 200 g fresh cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Step-by-step preparation
- Cook the beans
- Place beans in a pot with water and salt.
- Cook for 30 minutes (fresh) or 1 hour (dried) until tender.
- Add vegetables
- Add potatoes and carrot.
- Cook for 20 more minutes.
- Make the sauté base
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter.
- Add salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Combine everything
- Add the sauté base to the bean broth.
- Pour in milk and simmer over low heat, stirring well.
- Finish with cheese
- Stir in grated cheese until melted.
- Serve
- Serve broad bean stew hot.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and pair with rustic bread or arepas.
Broad Bean Stew is more than just food—it’s tradition, nutrition, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let broad bean stew win you over and taste the true flavor of Andean cuisine.
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