Easy Portuguese Bean Soup
Easy Portuguese Bean Soup brings a bold, peppery kick from chorizo and cayenne balanced by a tomato-rich chicken broth. Tender carrots, celery, potatoes, and kidney beans make it hearty and satisfying, perfect for a cozy weeknight or sharing with friends when you want robust flavor in under an hour.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Portuguese Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the sausage in a large, deep skillet.
- 2
Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned.
- 3
Drain, crumble, and set aside.
- 4
Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add the carrots, onion, and celery; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Add the tomatoes, potatoes, kidney beans, and chicken broth.
- 7
Bring to a boil and stir in the cayenne pepper and tomato paste.
- 8
Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 9
Add the sausage and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot.
- Calories 297.68 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 17.65 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 28.21 g 10%
- Total Fat 13.07 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 3.22 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.23 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 1750.69 mg High 76%
- Dietary Fiber 6.31 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 9.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 73.36 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 983.06 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 182.39 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 19.0 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Portuguese Bean Soup is a Portuguese dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 297.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Portuguese Bean Soup?
- It is a Portuguese soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Easy Portuguese Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Easy Portuguese Bean Soup?
- Explore these Portuguese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Easy Portuguese Bean Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 297.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Portuguese Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Easy Portuguese Bean Soup healthy?
- Easy Portuguese Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 297.68 calories and 17.65 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1750.69 mg (76% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.22 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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