FAVA BEAN SOUP WITH PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE

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Green Fava Beans are cooked in ham stock with fresh vegetables and Gouveia, Portuguese Sausage adds a wonderful flavor as the beans simmer in a Dutch Oven.

Provided by Potagekempcc

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (Split)
2 bay leaves
2 lbs Portuguese chourico (8-ounce-Gouveia )
2 teaspoons fine sea salt (Split)
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper (Split)
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic cloves
3 cups maui onions (Chopped)
2 cups celery (Chopped)
2 cups carrots (Chopped)
1 serrano pepper (Seeded, Chopped )
1 lb roma tomato (Seeded, Diced)
1/2 cup red table wine (*Bairrada Portuguese wine)
8 cups ham stock
4 cups yukon gold potatoes (Chopped)
1 lb dried fava beans (**Green, & shell removed)
2 tablespoons fresh sage (Chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh thyme (Chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (Chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh savory (Chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (Chopped)
1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Steps:

  • Heat 2-tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven. Add bay leaves, Gouveia Portuguese sausages, 1-teaspoon sea salt, 1-teaspoon black pepper and cook 4-6 minutes or until done. Add chopped garlic and sauté for a minute.
  • Add remaining oil, 2-cups onions, celery, carrots, Serrano pepper, Roma tomatoes, salt and black pepper. Saute vegetables 2-3 minutes.
  • Add *Portuguese Table wine and reduce by one half.
  • Add ham stock, Yukon gold potatoes and green fava beans to soup. Add fresh chopped herbs and stir soup.
  • Bring soup to a full boil and reduce to a simmer for 45 minutes or until beans are soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve soup in warm bowls and place one sausage on top.
  • Garnish soup with Fresh Parsley Sprigs and Maui Onions.
  • * Chef's Note: Bairrada or any Portuguese Red Table Wine.
  • ** Fava Beans soaked over night in water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1212.6, Fat 68.7, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 133.2, Sodium 2724.2, Carbohydrate 86.2, Fiber 25.6, Sugar 13.5, Protein 60.8

Lily Lamiri
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful soup. I will definitely be making it again.


Joanell Roberts
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


David Abel
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.


Ashley Rojas
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Oketcho Joseph
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the smokiness from the Portuguese sausage.


Adrhi Roy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's a great soup for a weeknight meal.


Cynthia Deborah Appiah
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This was a great way to use up some leftover Portuguese sausage. The soup was hearty and filling, and the fava beans added a nice touch of sweetness.


Asa Joe
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I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sausage and vegetables balanced out the flavor of the beans nicely.


fahim khan
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This soup is easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a spicy Portuguese sausage, which gave the soup a nice kick. I also added some kale for extra greens.


Jan korban
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I love the combination of fava beans and Portuguese sausage in this soup. It's hearty and flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day.


Maria Cartagena
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This soup was a hit with my family! The Portuguese sausage added a delicious smoky flavor, and the fava beans were creamy and tender. I will definitely be making this soup again.