Heart Healthy Soup Recipes - Portuguese Bean Soup
When I first made this Portuguese Bean Soup, my kitchen smelled like comfort itself. You know that feeling when a pot bubbles away and every whiff feels like a hug? That’s exactly what this recipe gives. It’s hearty, warm, and just the kind of thing you’d crave after a long day.
I like to think of this soup as the Hawaiian cousin to traditional Portuguese Soup Recipes. It’s got those smoky sausages, tender beans, and bits of cabbage that somehow all make friends in the same pot. Every spoonful feels like a cozy trip to the islands without the airfare. And the best part? It fits beautifully among Heart Healthy Soup Recipes, making it one of my go-to Healthy Soup Recipes when I want flavor without guilt.
It’s the kind of meal that fills the belly and the heart, perfect for Sunday dinners or slow evenings when you want something real and satisfying. If you’ve been looking for a Portuguese Bean Soup Hawaii style that hits all the right notes, this bean soup recipe might just be your next favorite healthy soup recipe to share with family or to freeze for a rainy day.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked ham hock or ham bone
- 1/2 lb Portuguese sausage or linguica, sliced
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
- 6 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the ham hock and water (or broth) to a simmer over medium heat for about an hour until the meat starts to pull away from the bone.
- Remove the ham hock, let it cool slightly, then shred the meat and discard the bone.
- Add the sausages, onion, and garlic to the same pot. Let them cook until the onions turn translucent and the sausages start to brown.
- Toss in the carrots, potatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add the kidney beans, cabbage, and shredded ham back into the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 15–20 minutes until the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Serve hot, maybe with a slice of crusty bread if you’re feeling fancy, and enjoy the comfort in every bite.