Portuguese Recipes

Soups and broths

Portuguese soups for a hearty table, with well-seasoned broth, bread, vegetables, fish, or meats depending on the region.

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13 published recipes

Complete recipes for soups and broths.

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Photo of Caldo verde - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Caldo verde

Portuguese soup of potato, finely chopped kale, olive oil, and slices of chorizo.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: Minho / North

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Açorda alentejana - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Açorda alentejana

Bread soup with garlic, coriander, olive oil, and egg, deeply connected to Alentejo.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: Alentejo

Time: 30 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Sopa da pedra - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Sopa da pedra

Hearty soup of beans, meats, sausages, and vegetables, famous for the tradition of Almeirim.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: Ribatejo / Almeirim

Time: 1 h 40 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Canja à portuguesa - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Canja à portuguesa

Chicken broth with rice or small pasta, simple, comforting, and family-friendly.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: National

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Sopa de cação - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Sopa de cação

Alentejo fish soup with coriander, garlic, bread, and vinegar broth.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: Alentejo

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Sopa de tomate alentejana - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Sopa de tomate alentejana

Tomato soup with bread and egg, simple, aromatic, and very connected to rural cooking.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: Alentejo

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Sopa de legumes à portuguesa - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Sopa de legumes à portuguesa

Homemade vegetable soup, olive oil, and greens, simple, nutritious, and very present in Portuguese homes.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: National

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Sopa de feijão com couve - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Sopa de feijão com couve

Hearty soup of beans, cabbage, potato, and olive oil, with a home-cooked flavor.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: National / North

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Sopa de grão com espinafres - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Sopa de grão com espinafres

Chickpeas, spinach, and olive oil in a creamy Portuguese soup, simple and comforting.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: National

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Ervilhas com ovos escalfados - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Ervilhas com ovos escalfados

Peas cooked in tomato sauce, onion, and sausage, finished with poached eggs.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: National

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Açorda de coentros - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Açorda de coentros

Simple bread soup with garlic, coriander, olive oil, and poached egg.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: Alentejo

Time: 30 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Sopa de beldroegas - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Sopa de beldroegas

Alentejo soup of beldroegas, potatoes, cheese, and eggs.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: Alentejo

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Gaspacho alentejano - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Gaspacho alentejano

Cold soup of tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, bread, olive oil, and vinegar.

Category: Soups and broths

Region: Alentejo

Time: 20 min

Difficulty: Easy

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