Portuguese bean soup

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cups(1 lb) red or pink beans
2quartsBoiling water
2poundsPortuguese sausage
1Onion, sliced
2Carrots, diced
3Potatoes, diced
1smallCabbage, chopped
1can(8 oz) tomato sauce
2tablespoonsSalt
1quartWater

Directions

Wash beans and put in a large saucepot. Cover with boiling water and let stand one hour. Cut sausage into ¼-inch slice; add with onion to the undrained beans. Cook on low heat for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 1½ more hours, adding more water if necessary. Makes 12 servings.

Submitted by: Residential Services Division Organization: Hawaiian Electric Company Alt.Culture.Hawaii