Soupes de Majorque

Sopes mallorquines is a traditional dish originating from Mallorca. Despite the name, which is somewhat of a misnomer, the dish contains little of soup, and it's usually served as an appetizer that can be eaten with a fork. It consists of seasonal vegetables and slices of black bread softened in broth. The dish is always seasonal, so it might contain green beans, spinach, chard, cabbage, or other vegetables depending on the availability. The bread is cut into very thin slices. The vegetables are first lightly fried in a pottery terrine called a greixonera, and they're then mixed with water and simmered for about half an hour. The bread slices are added later so that they soak up the broth. The dish is served warm, and it's especially popular on rainy days.