Caldinho de Feijão

Name: Caldinho de Feijão
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1/2 cup smoked pork sausage, diced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans canned black beans, undrained; 2 cups beef broth; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

A rich and savory Brazilian black bean soup served in small cups. It is blended smooth and finished with crispy bacon and herbs.

35 minEasyServes 6210 cal/serving

BrazilianSoupStovetop and BlenderHigh FiberHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup smoked pork sausage, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans canned black beans, undrained
2 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add 4 slices chopped bacon and 1/2 cup diced smoked pork sausage, cooking until crisp and sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
3

Remove half of the meats and reserve for garnish.
4

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the remaining fats in the pan, cooking until soft and translucent.
5

Stir in 2 cans undrained canned black beans, 2 cups beef broth, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
6

Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, then remove 1 bay leaf.
7

Transfer the soup to a blender and process until smooth.
8

Ladle broth into small cups and top with reserved meats and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

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Questions

What is Caldinho de Feijão?

A rich and savory Brazilian black bean soup served in small cups. It is blended smooth and finished with crispy bacon and herbs. This reference files it under Brazilian soup: made on the stovetop and in a blender, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Caldinho de Feijão reach?

For Caldinho de Feijão, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of cilantro in Caldinho de Feijão?

The entry for Caldinho de Feijão calls for 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Caldinho de Feijão?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Caldinho de Feijão uses 4 slices bacon, chopped.

Is Caldinho de Feijão gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Caldinho de Feijão is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage and the broth.

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