Portuguese Bean Soup

Name: Portuguese Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Eats Now Editorial Team · 316 kcal · Soups & Stews

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Portuguese Bean Soup – a delicious recipe with beans, onions, garlic, bacon fat, potatoes, tomato paste. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

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

1
Soak and boil the beans until they just start to soften (1.5 hours or so).
2
Saute onions and garlic in fat until slightly brown.
3
Add everything else except salt (salt will keep your beans from softening). Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
4
Salt just before serving.

316

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried red kidney beans, 3 onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup bacon fat, and more.

Yes, Portuguese 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
316 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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