Azorean-Style Sopas (Portuguese Beef Stew)
Portuguese sopas combines tender beef and cabbage with onion, garlic, fresh mint, cinnamon, allspice, and bay leaves for a richly aromatic broth with warming spice and herbal notes. Ladled over sliced French bread, it makes a hearty family supper, especially suited to a cool evening or a generous shared meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Azorean-Style Sopas (Portuguese Beef Stew), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Place pot roast, onion, mint, garlic, cinnamon, allspice, and bay leaves in a large pot. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to cover the roast. Cook over medium heat until roast is tender, adding more water if needed, about 4 hours.
- 2
Stir cabbage wedges into the pot. Simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 470.25 kcal High 24%
- Protein 21.72 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 42.73 g 16%
- Total Fat 23.8 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 8.76 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 85.87 mg High 29%
- Sodium 926.58 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 30.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 118.5 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.97 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 362.18 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 81.88 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 46.5 mg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Azorean Style Sopas (Portuguese Beef Stew) is a Portuguese dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, Diced Onion, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 470.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Azorean-Style Sopas (Portuguese Beef Stew)?
- It is a Portuguese stew recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Azorean-Style Sopas (Portuguese Beef Stew) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Mint. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Azorean-Style Sopas (Portuguese Beef Stew)?
- Explore these Portuguese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Azorean-Style Sopas (Portuguese Beef Stew)?
- About 4 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 470.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Azorean-Style Sopas (Portuguese Beef Stew) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Azorean-Style Sopas (Portuguese Beef Stew) healthy?
- Azorean-Style Sopas (Portuguese Beef Stew) has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 470.25 calories and 21.72 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 926.58 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.76 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic 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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