Best 9 Portuguese Red Bean Soup Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, Portuguese Red Bean Soup, also known as Sopa de Feijão Vermelho, stands as a beacon of hearty comfort and vibrant flavors. This traditional Portuguese dish is a symphony of wholesome ingredients, where the rich, earthy notes of red beans harmoniously blend with an array of aromatic vegetables and savory seasonings. Whether you're seeking a nourishing meal to warm your soul on a chilly day or simply craving a taste of Portuguese heritage, this soup is an absolute must-try.

Our curated collection of Portuguese Red Bean Soup recipes offers a culinary journey that caters to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Sopa de Feijão Vermelho, brimming with traditional Portuguese flavors, to the vegan-friendly version that celebrates plant-based goodness, each recipe holds its unique charm.

For those who relish the authentic taste of Portuguese cuisine, our Sopa de Feijão Vermelho recipe stays true to its roots. Slowly simmered red beans, enriched with a medley of vegetables, smoked sausage, and a touch of piri piri, create a hearty and flavorful broth that will transport your taste buds to the cobblestone streets of Lisbon.

For a lighter and healthier take, our Vegan Portuguese Red Bean Soup offers a delightful symphony of flavors without compromising on satisfaction. Tender red beans, a vibrant mix of vegetables, and a hint of paprika come together in a broth that is both comforting and nourishing, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a plant-based culinary adventure.

If you're short on time but still craving the comforting warmth of Portuguese Red Bean Soup, our Quick and Easy Portuguese Red Bean Soup recipe is your culinary savior. With the convenience of canned beans and a streamlined cooking process, this recipe delivers a delicious and satisfying soup that fits seamlessly into your busy lifestyle.

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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!

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 I



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This super spicy soup is flavored with chorizo sausage and vegetables as well a generous dose of cayenne pepper.

Provided by sal

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound chorizo sausage, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
5 stalks celery, chopped
5 tomatoes, chopped
3 small potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 quarts chicken broth
1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
½ cup tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat oil and saute carrots, onion and celery. Add tomatoes, potatoes, kidney beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and stir in cayenne pepper and tomato paste. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add sausage and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 505.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

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

GRANDMA'S PORTUGUESE SOUP



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Portuguese linguica, cabbage, and pinto beans come together in a traditional Portuguese soup. This recipe is from my grandmother's grandmother, straight from Portugal. You will not find a more delicious Portuguese soup recipe! This recipe will feed 4 adults easily. It serves well alone or with a good bread.

Provided by Nate Barnes

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

Time 9h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried pinto beans
2 ham hocks
1 large onion, diced
water to cover
7 ounces linguica sausage (such as Silva®), sliced
1 small head cabbage - quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
1 large potato, cubed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large pot and cover with water. Soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain and rinse beans and return them to the pot. Add ham hocks and onion. Add enough water to cover ham hocks. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until beans are tender, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Remove ham hocks from soup and separate the meat from the bones. Return meat to the pot and discard bones. Add sausage, cabbage, potato, and tomato sauce to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until cabbage is softened, 30 to 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1023.9 calories, Carbohydrate 104.9 g, Cholesterol 111.1 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Fiber 25.5 g, Protein 58.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1048.7 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

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 RED BEAN SOUP



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My grandmother in Hawaii was Portuguese, and this soup is traditional, especially at Pentecost. This is the recipe that has been handed down to me, and it's something I absolutely love. Although the recipe calls for ham hocks, a meaty ham bone can be used as well.

Provided by Laurie Trlak @fiddler927

Categories     Bean Soups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 - meaty smoked ham hocks or ham bone
2 can(s) red kidney beans
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/2 head - cabbage, shredded
1 can(s) tomato sauce
1 pound(s) chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium
water - enough to cover

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large pot; heat to boiling. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Remove hock bones. Serve with garlic bread, if desired.

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 RED BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Portuguese Red Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim19068

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 carrot
1 onion
4 stalks celery
4 tomatoes, skinned & seeded
1 potato, peeled
8 ounces kidney beans, soaked overnight
2 ounces olive oil
2 ounces butter
1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
2 quarts chicken stock
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 mild chorizo sausage (or hot)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop all vegetables including tomatoes and potato. Drain soaked beans, discarding liquid.
  • In a medium pot, add olive oil and butter.
  • When oil is hot, add chopped carrot, onion, celery, tomatoes. Saute, but do not brown. Add chopped potato, paprika, and chicken stock.
  • When this reaches a boil, add kidney beans and turn down heat to a simmer. Add tomato paste .
  • Let cook 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. When beans are soft to the touch add sausage and cayenne pepper.
  • Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 47.5, Sodium 983.1, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 11, Protein 17.3

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help them cook more quickly and evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will give your soup more flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Red bean soup is a great canvas for experimentation.
  • Serve with crusty bread or rice: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Portuguese red bean soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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