Description
Savor the rich and hearty flavors of this traditional Hawaiian-Portuguese Bean Soup. Packed with savory sausage, tender beans, and fresh vegetables, it’s the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 lb Portuguese sausage, sliced
1 lb ham hock
One onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
A single can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 cabbage, chopped
10 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: macaroni pasta, as desired
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the Portuguese sausage over medium heat. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the ham hock, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
- Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return to the pot.
- Add the chopped cabbage and cooked Portuguese sausage. Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add macaroni pasta if desired, and cook until tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- The soup tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have time to meld together.
- You can substitute the Portuguese sausage with any other smoked sausage if it’s not available.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/8th of recipe)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Portuguese bean soup, Hawaiian soup, sausage bean soup, hearty soup, comfort food
