Portuguese Soup
Description
Smoked sausage, cabbage, potatoes and kidney beans are cooked with ketchup and beef broth in this soup.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 cups chopped onion
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1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
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1 medium head cabbage, chopped
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6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
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2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
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2 cups ketchup
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1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme
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2 2/3 quarts water
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup vinegar
Directions
1
In a large pot over medium heat, cook onions in oil until just tender. Stir in sausage and cook 5 minutes more. Place cabbage, potatoes, beans, ketchup, consomme and water in the pot. Season with garlic powder, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 to 45 minutes.
2
Stir in vinegar and simmer 1 hour more. Add more water if needed.