Portuguese Bean Soup – The Ultimate Cozy Fall Dinner
This Portuguese Bean Soup is a hearty, smoky, and soul-warming dish packed with beans, sausage, and vegetables simmered in a tomato-rich broth. A true comfort classic with roots in Portuguese-Hawaiian heritage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb Portuguese sausage (linguica), sliced
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1 smoked ham hock or ham bone
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1 onion, chopped
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 carrots, sliced
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2 potatoes, diced
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2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
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8 cups chicken broth or water
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2 cups chopped cabbage
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2 bay leaves
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp oregano
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Brown sausage in a large pot; set aside.
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Add ham hock and sear lightly.
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Sauté onion, celery, and garlic until softened.
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Add carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and broth.
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Stir in seasonings and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer 1½–2 hours.
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Shred ham meat and return to pot. Add cabbage and cook 15–20 minutes more.
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Adjust seasoning and serve hot with bread or rice.