Posted on Friday, April 18, 2025 in
Soup Recipes
This hearty, soul-warming, and rustic farm-style chickpea soup recipe brings bold flavors and comfort straight from the countryside.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 1 h |
| Ready In | 1 h 15 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Carbs | 34 g |
| Protein | 33 g |
Ingredients
2.2 lbs of pork (leg, belly, ribs)2 chouriço sausages1 blood sausage (morcela)2 carrots, sliced1 savoy cabbage, choppedSalt to taste7 oz (about 1 cup) of cooked chickpeas3 potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces1 piece of pumpkin (about 1/2 lb), cut into smaller piecesFresh mint to taste
Preparation
- Boil the pork and sausages in a big enough pan, covered in water seasoned with salt.
- Once the meat is cooked, break it down into small pieces using a fork while still in the pan with the cooking water.
- Add the chopped vegetables and chickpeas.
- Once everything is tender and well cooked, serve it piping hot with a generous bunch of fresh mint.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas Praticas
Recommended Cook Book
Want to master more authentic Portuguese dishes? I learned so many cooking techniques from Taste Portugal 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes—it’s a staple in our kitchen and the perfect companion to the recipes on this site.
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