Frijoles Borrachos Meet Caldo Verde Recipe

Name: Frijoles Borrachos Meet Caldo Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 spicy cured pork sausages, such as linguica or andouille; 1 pound washed greens, such as rainbow chard or dino kale; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 2 jalapenos; 4 cloves of garlic; 12 ounces beer, preferably a Mexican lager; 4 cups chicken stock or broth; 3 cups cooked pinto beans; 1.5 cups water; ground black pepper, to taste; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

4 spicy cured pork sausages, such as linguica or andouille
1 pound washed greens, such as rainbow chard or dino kale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion
2 jalapenos
4 cloves of garlic
12 ounces beer, preferably a Mexican lager
4 cups chicken stock or broth
3 cups cooked pinto beans
1.5 cups water
ground black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste

1
Dice the sausage and render in the olive oil, over low heat, in a stock pot.
2
Dice the onions and jalapeno and add to the sizzling sausage and oil with a bit of ground black pepper; saute until onions are clear.
3
Mince the garlic and add to the pot; stir and cook briefly.
4
Add the beer and turn up the heat until the liquid is slightly reduced.
5
Add the chicken stock, beans, and water.
6
Dice the greens into bite-sized ribbons (be sure to include colorful stems, in the case of the chard), and add.
7
Simmer soup at least 20 minutes. Taste, and salt as necessary.
8
Serve! This soup is fantastic with hunks of fresh-baked bread, especially if it's been slathered with peppery olive oil and briefly crisped in the oven.

970

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: 4 spicy cured pork sausages, such as linguica or andouille, 1 pound washed greens, such as rainbow chard or dino kale, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Frijoles Borrachos Meet Caldo Verde falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Frijoles Borrachos Meet Caldo Verde

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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