Feijoada (Brazilian Bean Soup) Recipe

Name: Feijoada (Brazilian Bean Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs dried black beans; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 cups onions, chopped; 3/4 lb turkey Polish kielbasa or 3/4 lb turkey Polish kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons cumin, ground; 6 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Servings: persons

2 lbs dried black beans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups onions, chopped
3/4 lb turkey Polish kielbasa or 3/4 lb turkey Polish kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

1
Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven.
2
Cover with water to 2 inches above beans, and bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
4
Drain beans; set aside. Wipe pan with a paper towel.
5
Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add onion, kielbasa, and garlic; saute 10 minutes or until onion is tender.
6
Add cumin, and saute 1 minute. Return beans to pan.
7
Add water and next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil.
8
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 10 minutes or until beans are tender; remove bay leaf.
9
Stir in vinegar and hot sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs dried black beans, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 cups onions, chopped, 3/4 lb turkey Polish kielbasa or 3/4 lb turkey Polish kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Feijoada (Brazilian Bean Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Feijoada (Brazilian Bean Soup)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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