Portuguese Red Bean Soup

Warm your soul with Portuguese Red Bean Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish brimming with rustic charm and wholesome ingredients. This traditional Portuguese recipe combines smoky chorizo, tender red kidney beans, and a medley of vegetables, including carrots, celery, potatoes, and cabbage, all simmered together in a rich broth infused with garlic, smoked paprika, and tomato paste. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, this comforting soup is easy to prepare and adapts well to both chicken and vegetable broth. With just 15 minutes of prep and an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen as it cooks, this one-pot wonder is ready to serve in under an hour. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color, this classic soup will transport your taste buds straight to Portugal. Ideal for fans of hearty soups and traditional Portuguese flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 200 grams chorizo sausage, sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 400 grams red kidney beans, cooked or canned (drained and rinsed)
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced chorizo sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it releases its oils and begins to brown.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and aromatic.

Step 4

Stir in the diced carrots and celery, and cook for an additional 4–5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste and smoked paprika, and stir well to coat the vegetables and sausage.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and add the red kidney beans, diced potatoes, shredded cabbage, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3035.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2136.5

Total Fat 106.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 11910.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 88.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 570.5mg	0%
Iron 22.6mg	0%
Potassium 5688.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 39.5%