Portuguese Bean Soup is a rustic, hearty dish that embodies the comforting spirit of Portuguese home cooking. Featuring tender white beans, smoky sausage, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, this soup offers a rich and satisfying experience. Perfect for chilly days or whenever you need a nourishing, wholesome meal, it combines savory and earthy flavors that bring warmth to every spoonful.
Ingredients
2 cups dried white beans (such as navy or cannellini), soaked overnight
1/2 pound chorizo or smoked sausage, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Portuguese Bean Soup is a rustic, hearty dish that embodies the comforting spirit of Portuguese home cooking. Featuring tender white beans, smoky sausage, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, this soup offers a rich and satisfying experience. Perfect for chilly days or whenever you need a nourishing, wholesome meal, it combines savory and earthy flavors that bring warmth to every spoonful.
Ingredients
2 cups dried white beans (such as navy or cannellini), soaked overnight
1/2 pound chorizo or smoked sausage, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
