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Fanesca refers to a hearty soup that combines numerous beans, grains, and other vegetables cooked in fish broth that is served during Holy Week, particularly in the Sierra and parts of the Coast of Ecuador.
Fanesca is a very popular soup in Ecuador and besides being called "Spring Soup", it is also a tradition to eat and serve it during the Easter week, specially during Lent. This soup is a favorite of Ecuadorians. It is made with fresh vegetables, available in spring time and has a very rich flavor. Other ingredients include fish, like cod and milk.
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