Best 8 Portuguese Bean Soup I Recipes

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In the realm of hearty and flavorful soups, Portuguese bean soup, also known as Caldo Verde, stands out as a culinary gem. Originating from the northern regions of Portugal, this traditional dish has gained immense popularity worldwide for its comforting warmth and symphony of flavors. This article presents a comprehensive guide to making Portuguese bean soup, featuring three distinct recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will lead you through the process of creating this delectable soup, ensuring a satisfying and authentic dining experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY PORTUGUESE-STYLE BEAN SOUP



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One day I was looking at Portuguese recipes and decided to put together a bean soup that embraced the bright and spicy flavors of Portugal. My family liked it so much, it became a classic in our household. To save time and work, the sausage, vegetables and herbs can all be prepped in minutes with a food processor. -Steven Vance, Woodland, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h30m

Yield 17 servings (4-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy beans, rinsed and drained
5 cups chicken stock
1 pound linguica sausage or smoked sausage, thinly sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine or additional chicken stock
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 orange zest strip (3 inches)
1 lemon zest strip (3 inches)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried savory
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the first 20 ingredients in a 7-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves and orange and lemon zest strips., Transfer 4 cups soup to a blender; cool slightly. Cover; process until smooth. Return to slow cooker; add green onions, cilantro and parsley. Heat through., Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 893mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

PORTUGUESE BEAN SOUP



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A healthy, delicious and filling traditional Portuguese dish passed down from my grandmother.

Provided by PIKALA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 2h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ham hock
1 (10 ounce) linguica sausage, sliced
1 onion, minced
2 quarts water
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 celery rib, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
½ head cabbage, thinly sliced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

Steps:

  • Place ham hock, linguica, onion, and water into a Dutch oven over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove meat from ham hock, chop, and return to soup. Stir in potatoes, celery, carrots, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and garlic. Cover, and continue simmering for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in cabbage and kidney beans, cook until the cabbage has softened, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 581.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

PORTUGUESE BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Kathy Chan

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1.5 pounds smoked ham hocks (about 4 pieces)
1 large onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 large potatoes, diced
2 15-ounce cans kidney beans
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 10-ounce Portuguese sausage stick
1 small head of cabbage (napa or green), chopped
1 cup macaroni pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • First, make the ham hock stock: put the ham hocks in a large pot with 2.5 quarts of water. Bring the water to a boil, then turn the heat down to low. Put on a lid on top, and let cook on low for 1.5 hours.
  • Remove the ham hocks to a cutting board and let cool. Once cooled, cut off the meat and skin from the bone. Dice the meat and skin into small pieces and set aside.
  • Skim the fat off the top of the ham hock stock. Bring the stock back to a boil and add in the cans of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  • Bring the soup back to a boil, and add the diced ham hocks back in. Then add the diced onions, carrots, and potatoes.
  • Bring the soup back up to a boil, and add in the kidney beans, Portuguese sausage, cabbage, and macaroni noodles.
  • Let the soup cook on medium-low heat for another 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and lots of pepper. Enjoy!

PUNAHOU PORTUGUESE BEAN SOUP



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This is the Portuguese Bean Soup that is sold at the annual Punahou Carnival which is always held in February. It it thick, and delicious! I found this recipe in the Honolulu Starbulletin and have used it with a large ham bone (leftover from Easter dinner) instead of ham hocks. Also, in Hawaii, we can find Portuguese sausage which is the same as linguica sausage.

Provided by MasakoHI

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 -2 lb ham hocks or 1 -2 lb ham bone
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 large potatoes, cubed
3 large carrots, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 lb linguica sausage, cubed
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium head of cabbage, cubed

Steps:

  • Boil ham hocks or ham bone in 2 quarts of water until tender (save stock). Cut meat from the bones.
  • Bring ham stock to a boil and add the cut meat and all the remaining ingredients except the cabbage.
  • Simmer for 1 - 2 hours, stirring frequently.
  • If too thick, add a little water.
  • Add the cabbage, cook another hour until tender.
  • Add more salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 857.8, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 11.9, Protein 9.9

PORTUGUESE BEANS



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This is more traditional on the west coast from those that settled in Central California and came from the Azores. These folks weren't farmers or fisherman but were dairy farmers.

Provided by Linda C

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c pinto beans
4 c water
1/4 lb salted pork or cubed ham
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
15 oz can(s) tomato sauce
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Wash beans and soak overnight. (I have skipped this step and just washed the beans and added 4 cups of water or enough to cover the beans and put it on the stove)
  • 2. Fry pork and onion and garlic and add to beans. Bring to a boil and add rest of the ingredients. Cover and simmer for 2-4 hours over low heat.
  • 3. Note: you can substitute the ham for linguica. Silvas is the best!

PORTUGUESE BEAN SOUP



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Hearty cold weather comfort food. So ono! I like to serve this with Pao Doce (Portuguese sweet bread)for sopping up every last bit of this flavorful and delicious soup. A good linguica (Portuguese sausage) really brings the flavor with its seasoning, along with the ham hocks, adds to the richness of the dish. Saboroso!

Provided by Laura Manuel-Arrighi

Categories     Bean Soups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ham hocks
1 lb portuguese sausage, diced or cubed (i prefer the hot ones)
3 can(s) kidney beans or2 1/2 - 3 cups dried small red beans, soaked in water overnight and drained
2 large potatoes, cubed
3 large carrots, diced
1 medium round (yellow/spanish) onion, chopped
1 c celery, chopped
1 medium cabbage head, chopped or cubed
1 can(s) crushed tomatoes (16 ounces)
1 can(s) tomato sauce (16 ounces)
1 c macaroni, uncooked
3 clove garlic, minced (or granulated if desired)
1 Tbsp sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Boil ham hocks in 2 quarts water until tender (save stock). Cut meat from the bones.
  • 2. Bring ham stock to a boil and add the cut meat and all the remaining ingredients except the cabbage. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring frequently.
  • 3. If too thick, add a little water. Lastly, add the cabbage, cook until tender.

PORTUGUESE BEAN SOUP



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Posting for the ZWT ( Portugal) This recipe is different then the others posted since there is no meat except bacon fat. Times are approximate and I am not sure of the servings

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Beans

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried red kidney beans
3 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup bacon fat
6 small potatoes, diced
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
2 quarts water
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon allspice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Soak and boil the beans until they just start to soften (1.5 hours or so).
  • Saute onions and garlic in fat until slightly brown.
  • Add everything else except salt (salt will keep your beans from softening). Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Salt just before serving.

PORTUGUESE BEAN SOUP



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This bean soup gets some "bite" from a red chile paste. I have included a link to a homemade version, but you might try a bottle Thai or Indian Chili Paste.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Beans

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
3 cups canned red beans, drained and divided
3 cups beef broth, divided
1/2 cup linguica sausage, diced (Portuguese sausage)
3 tablespoons chili paste (Pimenta Moida (Portuguese Red Pepper Sauce))
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbls olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and saute garlic and onion until onion begins to soften. Add 2 cups of the beans and 1 cup of the beef broth, turn heat down and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove to a blender (or use immersion blender) and puree until smooth. Return to pot.
  • In a skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat and add the sausage, cooking until the sausage sweats fat. Add to the puree, stir in remaining beans, broth, chili paste and tomato paste. Cook until heated through. Season with salt, if needed.
  • Serve with a crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 799, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 8.6

Tips:

  • Use dried beans for the best flavor and texture. Dried beans are also more economical than canned beans.
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Serve the soup with crusty bread or a salad.

Conclusion:

Portuguese bean soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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