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Fanesca Spring Soup

Plan ahead for your easter feast! i read an article in the new yorker magazine regarding a letter from ecuador by calvin trillin about a spanish soup that he adores called fanesca, a thick and hearty soup heavy on the beans, which is only available during holy week. well, the article didn't come with a recipe but i found several on-line, all more or less the same. don't let the number of ingredients put you off, it will come together relatively quickly. seeing as how i'm a vegetarian, i omitted the salt cod but i am leaving it here in case you are not but making it an optional addition. if you do add it then you'll have to start this recipe the day before. note that the rice, beans and vegetables should all be cooked before adding and that will take you less than an hour if they are all cooked simultaneously (see instructions). if you cook everything ahead of time this recipe comes together in 15 minutes. anyway, i made this on saturday, day before easter and we both loved it:d

Steps

If using , soak cod fish in cold water to cover for 12 hours or more , changing water from time to time.
Drain and put in saucepan with fresh water to cover.
Bring to a boil , lower heat and simmer until fish is tender , about 15 minutes.
Drain fish , cut into 1 / 2 inch pieces and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375-400 degrees fahrenheit.
Cut winter squash in half and place cut side down on a lightly sprayed cookie sheet.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Meanwhile , cook rice according to package directions replacing half the water with milk.
Meanwhile , cook beans and vegetables according to package directions.
I used frozen corn , peas , lima beans and green beans combined in same casserole dish and microwaved for 8-9 minutes.
The zucchini and cabbage i steamed together for 10 minutes.
Combine.
Meanwhile , cook eggs until hard boiled and set aside.
Let cool , remove shell and slice.
When rice is done , add to bean mixture.
When winter squash is done , set aside and let cool slightl.

Ingredients

salt cod fish, butter, onions, garlic clove, oregano, ground cumin, bay leaf, fresh ground pepper, long-grain rice, milk, water, corn kernel, cabbage, winter squash, zucchini, baby lima beans, green peas, green beans, peanuts, 2% low-fat milk, muenster cheese, salt, eggs, parmesan cheese