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Portuguese Bean Soup

Rustic Portuguese bean soup with linguica sausage recipe.
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A hearty and comforting Portuguese Bean Soup packed with linguiça sausage, ham hock, and vegetables in a savory broth. This authentic recipe delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound linguiça sausage, sliced
  • 1 meaty ham hock (about 1 pound)
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 small cabbage, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add sliced linguiça sausage to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is lightly browned.
  3. Add ham hock, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, and paprika to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  4. Remove ham hock from pot and set aside to cool. Shred meat from the bone, discarding bone and excess fat. Return shredded ham to pot.
  5. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until vegetables begin to become tender.
  6. Stir in chopped cabbage and drained kidney beans. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until cabbage is wilted and tender. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Substitutions: Use chorizo or smoked kielbasa if linguiça is unavailable. Pinto or cannellini beans can replace kidney beans. For a lighter version, use turkey kielbasa and ham steak instead of ham hock. Soup tastes even better the next day and freezes well for up to 3 months.

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