Easy And Delicious Madeira Island Soup Recipe! #portuguesefood

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth enhances flavor without additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits with a similar flavor.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Stale bread reduces waste while adding texture.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and potatoes; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add chopped cabbage and tomatoes; cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly wilted.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves and thyme; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Slice chorizo and sauté in a separate pan until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve the soup hot, topped with sautéed chorizo and crusty bread.

Cooking Techniques

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