Grandma's Portuguese Soup

Grandma's Portuguese Soup

Portuguese linguica, cabbage, and pinto beans come together in a traditional Portuguese soup. This recipe is from my grandmother’s grandmother, straight from Portugal. You will not find a more delicious Portuguese soup recipe! This recipe will feed 4 adults easily. It serves well alone or with a good bread.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 45 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 2 ham hocks
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • water to cover
  • 7 ounces linguica sausage (such as Silva®), sliced
  • 1 small head cabbage – quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 large potato, cubed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Place beans in a large pot and cover with water. Soak 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2
Drain and rinse beans and return them to the pot. Add ham hocks and onion. Add enough water to cover ham hocks. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until beans are tender, 1 to 2 hours.

Step 3
Remove ham hocks from soup and separate the meat from the bones. Return meat to the pot and discard bones. Add sausage, cabbage, potato, and tomato sauce to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until cabbage is softened, 30 to 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1024
Calories
42g
Fat
105g
Carbs
59g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1024
% Daily Value *
Total Fat42g 53%
Saturated Fat15g 74%
Cholesterol111mg 37%
Sodium1049mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate105g 38%
Dietary Fiber26g 91%
Total Sugars13g
Protein59g
Vitamin C98mg 490%
Calcium240mg 18%
Iron10mg 53%
Potassium2994mg 64%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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