Portuguese Bean Soup I

Name: Portuguese Bean Soup I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 0.5 pound chorizo sausage, chopped; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 5 stalks celery, chopped; 5 tomatoes, chopped; 3 small potatoes, peeled and chopped; 3 quarts chicken broth; 1.5 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 0.5 cup tomato paste; salt and pepper to taste

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This super spicy soup is flavored with chorizo sausage and vegetables as well a generous dose of cayenne pepper.

Recipe by Sara

Updated on October 17, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

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Ingredients

½ pound chorizo sausage, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
5 stalks celery, chopped
5 tomatoes, chopped
3 small potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 quarts chicken broth
1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
½ cup tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat oil and saute carrots, onion and celery. Add tomatoes, potatoes, kidney beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and stir in cayenne pepper and tomato paste. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add sausage and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265	Calories
15g	Fat
25g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 506mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 23mg	116%
Calcium 45mg	3%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 625mg	13%

* 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.