Portuguese Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Portuguese Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried beans (kidney, pinto or small red); 2 smoked ham hocks or ham shanks; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup chopped cilantro; 2 cups diced potato; 2 cups diced carrots; 1-1/2 cups diced onion; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1 Portuguese sausage (10 ounces); 2 cups tomato puree; Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups dried beans (kidney, pinto or small red)
2 smoked ham hocks or ham shanks
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups diced potato
2 cups diced carrots
1-1/2 cups diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 Portuguese sausage (10 ounces)
2 cups tomato puree
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
Soak beans in water overnight. Drain.
2
In a stockpot, combine soaked beans, ham hocks, chicken stock, cilantro and water to cover (about 6 cups). Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer until meat and beans are tender.
3
Remove skin and bones from ham hocks; shred meat and return to stock.
4
Slice and fry Portuguese sausage, and blot with paper towels. Add sausage to stockpot along with potatoes, carrots, onion, celery and tomato puree. Cook until potatoes are tender.
5
Season with salt and pepper. Serves 18.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried beans (kidney, pinto or small red), 2 smoked ham hocks or ham shanks, 3 cups chicken stock, 1 cup chopped cilantro, 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.

Portuguese Bean Soup

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