Hearty Spicy Portuguese Sausage and Bean Soup

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Spicy Portuguese Sausage and Bean Soup warms up your table with the rich flavors of Portuguese cuisine. This comforting soup features tender linguica and chourico sausages, creating a smoky, garlic-infused broth that’s perfect for gatherings. With its robust flavor profile, this soup is versatile enough to be served as a main course or a side dish.

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Overview

This Spicy Portuguese Sausage and Bean Hearty Soup is a beloved family recipe, often served at gatherings. The soup is rich and flavorful, featuring linguica and chourico sausages, which add a distinct garlic and smoky taste. It's a comforting dish that tastes even better the next day.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Portuguese

Serving Size: 20

Cooking Time: 180 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
• 1 Whole onion, minced
• 6 Tablespoons (tbsp) paprika
• 2.5 Cups ketchup
• 8 Cups water
• 1 Ounce (oz) package dry onion soup mix, packaged
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) ground black pepper
• 1 Pound (lb) linguica, tenderized
• 1 Pound (lb) chourico, tenderized
• 5 15 Ounces (oz) cans kidney beans, pureed
• 3 Whole potatoes, peeled
• 0.5 Pound (lb) spaghetti, divided

Steps

1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the olive oil and minced onion. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender.
2. Add the paprika, ketchup, water, dry onion soup mix, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
3. Cut the linguica and chourico into 3-inch pieces and add them to the soup mixture.
4. In a food processor or blender, puree the kidney beans in small batches and add them to the pot.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
6. Add the peeled potatoes to the pot and continue to simmer for another hour.
7. Break the spaghetti into 3 to 4-inch pieces, add them to the pot, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the spaghetti is tender.
8. Serve hot and enjoy the hearty flavors of this comforting soup.

Enjoy your homemade Hearty Spicy Portuguese Sausage and Bean Soup!