Portuguese Holy Ghost Soup | Sopas do Espírito Santo

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a great plant-based protein, while chicken thighs are more economical.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is healthier and richer in flavor.

croutons

🥗Healthier: toasted seeds

💰Cheaper: bread scraps

Toasted seeds add crunch and nutrition, while bread scraps minimize waste.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Start by slicing 3 onions into wedges.

Prepare spices for a bouquet garni using black peppercorns, whole cloves, cinnamon, allspice, and bay leaf wrapped in cheese cloth.

Cut chuck roast into four large pieces for easier cooking.

Heat olive oil in a pot and add the sliced onions and chopped garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes to the pot.

Add the bouquet garni and the pieces of chuck roast into the pot.

Sprinkle in about 4 teaspoons of salt and adjust later if needed.

Cover the pot and cook on the stove or in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for several hours until the meat is tender.

Prepare gelatin by blooming it in 1/4 cup of water before adding it to the pot for richness.

Cooking Techniques

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