Portuguese Bean Soup, Version II
Portuguese Bean Soup, Version II is rich and comforting, filled with smoky linguiça, tender ham hock, and hearty vegetables in a tomato-kissed broth. Kidney beans and macaroni make each spoonful substantial, while cabbage and carrots add sweetness and balance. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a warming weekend meal when you want a satisfying pot of soup.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 10 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Portuguese Bean Soup, Version II, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 32
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Combine the sausage, ham hocks, onion, and water in a large pot over low heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- 3
Remove the ham hocks from the soup; take off the meat, tear it into small pieces, and return the ham to the pot.
- 4
Stir in the carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and tomato sauce until evenly mixed. Cover and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- 5
Stir in the beans and pasta; add more water as needed.
- 6
Cook until heated through and the pasta is slightly firm, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 403.64 kcal High 20%
- Protein 23.15 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 52.74 g 19%
- Total Fat 12.87 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.18 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.65 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 1316.81 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 9.99 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 8.07 g --
- Added Sugars 5.28 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 95.67 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.88 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 714.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 48.22 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 22.96 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Portuguese Bean Soup, Version II is made with 10 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Carrot, Diced Potatoes, and Green Cabbage. Each serving provides about 403.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Portuguese Bean Soup, Version II made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Carrot, Diced Potatoes, Green Cabbage, Kidney Beans. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Portuguese Bean Soup, Version II?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 403.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Portuguese Bean Soup, Version II easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Portuguese Bean Soup, Version II healthy?
- Portuguese Bean Soup, Version II has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 403.64 calories and 23.15 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1316.81 mg (57% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.18 g (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.28 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, 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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