portuguese red bean soup

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51 Pinches
Huntington, IN
Updated on Jan 7, 2013

My grandmother in Hawaii was Portuguese, and this soup is traditional, especially at Pentecost. This is the recipe that has been handed down to me, and it's something I absolutely love. Although the recipe calls for ham hocks, a meaty ham bone can be used as well.

prep time 3 Hr 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 - meaty smoked ham hocks or ham bone
  • 2 cans red kidney beans
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 head - cabbage, shredded
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 pound chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium
  • water - enough to cover

How To Make portuguese red bean soup

  • Step 1
    Place all ingredients in a large pot; heat to boiling. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Remove hock bones. Serve with garlic bread, if desired.

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