Habichuelas Rojas Guisadas

Ingredients

• 2 cups of red kidney beans, boiled very soft
• 4 cups of water
• ½ cup of chopped celery
• 1 small red onion cut into four quarters
• 1 cube of chicken stock
• ½ teaspoon of chopped parsley
• ½ teaspoon of chopped coriander / cilantro
• ½ teaspoon of thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• ½ teaspoon of mashed garlic
• ½ cup of gem squash diced into cubes (may be omitted)
• 1 pinch of oregano
• salt

Procedures

1. In a pot heat the oil.
2. Add oregano, onion, garlic, celery and herbs.
3. Stir and add two tablespoons of water.
4. When the water has almost evaporated add the chicken stock and two more tablespoons of water, stir.
5. Add the remaining water mashing the beans over heat.
6. Let boil at medium heat until it reaches a creamy consistency.
7. Adjust salt to taste.