Soak the dried red beans overnight in water. The next morning, Boil the soaked red beans in water until soft. Strain it out.
Prepare the ingredients. Slice potatoes, carrots, spring onion, chorizo. Chop the onions, tomatoes. Prepare the pork stocks (refer to pork ribs recipe - how to prepare the pork stocks)
In a pot, heat 1 tbsp cooking oil. Add the bay leaves, cloves and cinnamon stick. Add the chopped onions. Stir it for a minute. Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook it with low heat until the tomatoes are soft and mashed.
Add the sliced chorizo/spanish sausage. Stir it for 2-3 minutes to get the aroma out.
Add the pork stocks/water (optional). Bring it to boil. Add the potatoes and carrots. Boil it with medium heat until potatoes are soft.
Add the boiled red beans, season with salt. Add the dried oregano.
In a small bowl, add 1 tsp flour and 1 tbsp water. Dissolve it as thickening agent for the soup. (optional step)
Bring the soup to boil and add the thickening agent. Swirl it around with wooden spoon. Soup is ready. Garnish it with sliced spring onions
The pork bean soup is ready. Serve it with homemade bread or naan or roti.
