Hawaii-Style Portuguese Bean Soup

Savor the robust and filling flavors of Portuguese bean soup prepared in Hawaii, which combines Hawaiian and Portuguese cooking techniques. Savory Portuguese sausage, smoky ham hock, and a medley of vegetables combine to create a hearty and flavorful soup that is suitable for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Portuguese sausage, sliced
• 1 lb smoked ham hock
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, diced
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 1 cup kidney beans, soaked overnight
• 1 cup macaroni
• 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Brown the slices of Portuguese sausage over medium heat in a large pot

Add the minced garlic and onion, and saut until aromatic

Add the bay leaves, soaked kidney beans, carrots, and potatoes along with the smoked ham hock

After adding the chicken broth, heat the soup until it boils

Once the beans are soft, reduce the heat and simmer for one hour

When the macaroni is al dente, add the Swiss chard and cook

To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning

Before serving, take out the bay leaves