Portuguese Kale Soup

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The best Portuguese soup made by my mother, Christina L. Pacheco

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Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • ½ pound dried white pea beans

  • ½ pound chorizo sausage, thinly sliced

  • 1 pound beef soup bones

  • 1 quart water

  • 1 medium head cabbage, chopped

  • 2 bunches kale - rinsed, dried and chopped

  • 5 potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 quart hot water or as needed

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Soak beans in twice their volume of water 8 hours or overnight.

  2. In a large pot, place drained beans, chorizo, soup bones and 1 quart water (or more as needed to cover). Cook over medium heat until beans are just beginning to be tender, 1 hour.

  3. Stir in cabbage, kale, potatoes and enough hot water to cover. Cook until potatoes are tender, 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

302 Calories
9g Fat
42g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 302
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 321mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 8g 30%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 75mg 83%
Calcium 166mg 13%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 1064mg 23%

* 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.