Category: Mexican

6 slice Bacon -- chopped

1 medium Onion -- chopped

1 3 inch

Slices

2 Cloves garlic -- chopped

1/4 lb Ham -- in 1/2" cubes

1 16 oz can

6 cup Water

1 16 oz can

1 lb Chaya * -- coarsely chopped

Chorizo sausage -- in 1/4"

Whole tomatoes -- chopped

Garbanzo beans -- drained

* Chaya is a leafy plant with a cabbage-like taste that has been used in Yucatan since pre-Hispanic times. Fresh spinach is an acceptable substitute.

Saute the bacon, onion, chorizo, garlic, and ham at medium heat until the onion is soft. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the water, garbanzos, and chaya and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.