Almeirim Stone Soup
Artur Mancha
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This Portuguese Almeirim Stone Soup is a hearty and resourceful dish that utilizes various ingredients to create a delicious and filling meal, embodying the spirit of no-waste cooking.
well-washed stone
kidney beans or fresh
pig’s ear (blanched and sliced thin)
chouriço negro or firm type of blood sausage
mixed meat chouriço or mediterranean smoked sausage
pork belly, fatback or bacon
potatoes, cubed
onions, chopped
garlic cloves
bay leaf
cilantro/coriander, chopped
In a saucepan, boil the kidney beans with the pig’s ear, sausages, pork belly, onions, garlic and bay leaf in some water and add a well-washed stone. Season with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
If necessary, add more water while it’s boiling.
Once the meat is cooked, take it out and reserve, then add the diced potatoes and cilantro to the pot.
Let the potatoes cook on medium to high heat for about 30-35 minutes.
Once the potatoes are well cooked, you can remove the pot from the heat, add the previously chopped meat back in and stir it well.
Pour into bowls and serve.