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Portuguese Chouriço Vegetable Stew

Portuguese Chouriço Vegetable Stew brings smoky, lightly spiced sausage together with tender potatoes, cabbage, and carrots in a comforting broth. The balance of heat from red pepper and sweetness from slow-cooked vegetables makes each spoonful rich and satisfying. Serve it on chilly evenings or for a cozy family dinner when you want something warming and full of character.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook40 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Portuguese Chouriço Vegetable Stew
  1. 1

    Place the water, chourico, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, onion, celery, canned vegetables, parsley, garlic powder, celery salt, and red pepper in a large pot.

  2. 2

    Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and keep simmering the soup until the vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.

  3. 3

    If the soup is too thin, stir in cornstarch dissolved in water to thicken.

About This Recipe

Portuguese Chouriço Vegetable Stew is a Portuguese dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Celery Salt, Cornstarch, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 346.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Portuguese Chouriço Vegetable Stew?
It is a Portuguese stew recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Portuguese Chouriço Vegetable Stew made of?
The main ingredients are Celery, Celery Salt, Cornstarch, Diced Carrots, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
What goes well with Portuguese Chouriço Vegetable Stew?
Explore these Portuguese side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Portuguese Chouriço Vegetable Stew?
About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 346.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Portuguese Chouriço Vegetable Stew easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.

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