Portuguese Sopas

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This has been a favorite of my family's for a long time. Don't expect any leftovers. Serve over sliced French bread.

Submitted by j clifton
Updated on September 16, 2023
close up view of Portuguese Sopas with beef pot roast over French bread, garnished with mint in a bowl with broth
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) beef pot roast

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice

  • 2 bay leaves, or more to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • water to cover

  • 1 head cabbage, quartered, or more to taste

Directions

  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.

Cook’s Note

As a variation, I will add various root vegetables. My favorites are red and white beets and/or carrots.

You can also make this in a slow cooker. Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours, adding the cabbage in the last 1/2 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

464 Calories
32g Fat
11g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 464
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 40%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 34g 68%
Vitamin C 58mg 64%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 812mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.