Caldo de Feijão

Name: Caldo de Feijão
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 4 oz bacon, chopped; 1 cup calabresa sausage, diced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups cooked black beans with broth; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

A rich and smooth Brazilian black bean soup simmered with aromatic garlic, onion, and crispy meats.

40 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz bacon, chopped
1 cup calabresa sausage, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups cooked black beans with broth
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

In a pot over medium heat, render 4 oz chopped bacon and cook 1 cup diced calabresa sausage for 6 minutes until crispy and sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160F. Remove half the meat for garnish.
2

Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 diced yellow onion, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot; cook for 4 minutes until softened.
3

Add 4 cups cooked black beans with broth and 2 bay leaves to the pot, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
4

Remove 2 bay leaves and transfer the soup to a blender, pureeing until smooth.
5

Return soup to the pot, stir in 1/2 tsp salt, simmer for 3 minutes, and serve topped with reserved meat and 1/4 cup sliced green onions.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Caldo de Feijão reach?

For Caldo de Feijão, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Caldo 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 Caldo de Feijão uses 4 oz bacon, chopped.

Is Caldo de Feijão gluten-free?

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

How much protein is in Caldo de Feijão?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 16 g of protein in about 290 calories, alongside 32 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 10 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

Can I freeze Caldo de Feijão?

Yes. Refrigerate Caldo de Feijão for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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