Posted on Monday, October 3, 2016 in
Soup Recipes
Portuguese Sweet Potato and Bean Soup
This Portuguese sweet potato and bean soup, is a complete meal in a bowl and nutrient rich, with spinach and protein from the beans and chouriço.
| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | 1 h |
| Ready In | 1 h 20 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
8 cups chicken stock1 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper2 cloves garlic, minced2 large onions, quartered3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks1 19oz can white beans2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for garnish8 oz chourico (whole)2 bay leafs1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (or more if desired)1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or more if desired)5 cups baby spinach
Get Portuguese ingredients 
Preparation
- In a large soup pan, combine all the ingredients except for the spinach. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 45 to 50 minutes, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the chourico and let it cool. Chop the chourico into cubes and fry them in a dry pan until they are crispy. Reserve.
- Remove the bay leafs from the soup. Transfer soup to a food processor or blender and puree in batches until smooth. Transfer soup back to the pot and add the spinach. Cook spinach until it’s wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, nutmeg and smoked paprika.
- To serve, ladle soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a few chourico cubes and a drop of extra virgin olive oil.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Paula, myportuguesekitchen.com
Healthy Portuguese Turkey and Kale Soup
Make this healthy Portuguese turkey and kale soup (sopa saborosa e saudável de peru com couve), with Christmas leftovers.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Portuguese Bread Soup from Alentejo Region
Portuguese bread soup from Alentejo region (açorda Alentejana), is a comforting, rustic soup made with bread, garlic, olive oil, and herbs.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Portuguese Chicken Soup with Poached Egg
This tasty Portuguese chicken soup with poached egg recipe (receita de canja de frango com ovo escalfado), is great for a cold day or if you are feeling a bit under the weather.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
There are no comments for this recipe.
You might also like:
Nancy's delicious Portuguese bifanas, tender, marinated pork cutlets, typically served in crusty rolls, seasoned with garlic, and spices.
Nancy's hot chili peppers in olive oil are a spicy, flavorful condiment made by storing fresh or dried hot peppers in olive oil, often salt.
Nancy's butter and garlic butterflied shrimp is a delicious seafood dish where shrimp are split open but not completely apart, to enhance flavor absorption.
15 Portuguese foods you should try, Portugal's rich culinary tradition offers a delightful array of flavors and dishes that are deeply rooted in its history and culture.
Nancy's Portuguese green fava bean stew with chouriço is a hearty, flavorful dish combining tender fava beans and spicy sausage.
Here are the top 5 Portuguese food recipe books I highly recommend you get for yourself or someone you know who loves Portuguese food.