Name: Portuguese Bean Soup: A Hearty Recipe for Comforting Flavor
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound Portuguese sausage (linguiça or chouriço), sliced; 1 pound smoked ham hock; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 medium potato, diced; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice; 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups chopped kale or spinach (optional); Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

This comforting Portuguese sausage and ham hock soup combines smoky flavors with nutritious vegetables, making it a perfect meal for chilly days. Packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant greens, it’s a hearty dish that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

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1 pound Portuguese sausage (linguiça or chouriço), sliced
1 pound smoked ham hock
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium potato, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups chopped kale or spinach (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

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Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage and ham hock with smoked tempeh or plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth.
Feel free to add any other vegetables you have on hand for extra nutrition.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes