Survive Winter with the Ultimate Portuguese Soup

Warm up this winter with a hearty Portuguese Kidney Bean Soup that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. This one-pot recipe combines smoky chorizo, tender pork belly, creamy kidney beans, and a velvety vegetable base for the ultimate cold-weather meal. If you're looking to impress your family or treat yourself, this traditional Portuguese dish is packed with rich, satisfying flavors that will make every spoonful feel like a warm hug.
Perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, or a taste of authentic Portuguese cuisine, this soup is easy to make and versatile enough for any winter night. Stick around to the end for a bonus tip on turning the meats into a savory sandwich! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell me how yours turned out in the comments. Let’s make winter meals great again!

Ingredients
• 400g Red Kidney Beans (Tin beans are already cooked)
• 200g chorizo
• 350 g pork belly, diced
• 500 ml vegetable stock
• Water
• 150 g carrots
• 150 g onions
• 200 g cabbage
• Salt, to taste
• 200 g potato, diced
• 150 g courgette, diced
• 150 g pumpkin, diced
• 75 g leeks, diced
• 50 g chayote, diced
• ½ tin plum tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced