Portuguese Sopas Recipe

Name: Portuguese Sopas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds beef chuck roast whole; 2 each onions chopped; 2 each tomatoes whole, cans, diced; 1 each tomato sauce 15 oz can; 1 each bay leaves optional; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1 teaspoon cloves whole; 2 teaspoons allspice whole; 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 cups red wine; 4 quarts water; 1 each cabbage ead, quartered; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste; 4 each mint leaves fresh, sprigs or dried; 1-2 each french bread loaves

Servings: persons

5 pounds beef chuck roast whole
2 each onions chopped
2 each tomatoes whole, cans, diced
1 each tomato sauce 15 oz can
1 each bay leaves optional
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1 teaspoon cloves whole
2 teaspoons allspice whole
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2 cups red wine
4 quarts water
1 each cabbage ead, quartered
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper to taste
4 each mint leaves fresh, sprigs or dried
1-2 each french bread loaves

1
Use a large stock pot and fill to about one gallon.
2
Add meat, chopped onions, cinnamon, sauces, ketchup, wine and spices.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Add the whole spices via 'bouqet garni'.
5
(eg.
6
tie in a cheeseclosth, use a tea ball, etc.)
7
Check meat frequently.
8
Remove from heat before it begins to flake apart.
9
Let cool.
10
Cut meat into bite sized pieces.
11
Add cabbage and simmer for 2 to 3 hours and remove from heat.
12
Add the mint.
13
Serve Sopas over french bread slices.

1511

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

150

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds beef chuck roast whole, 2 each onions chopped, 2 each tomatoes whole, cans, diced, 1 each tomato sauce 15 oz can, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Sopas falls under the General 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!

Portuguese Sopas

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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