Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (Split)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 lbs Portuguese chourico (8-ounce-Gouveia )
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt (Split)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper (Split)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic cloves
  • 3 cups maui onions (Chopped)
  • 2 cups celery (Chopped)
  • 2 cups carrots (Chopped)
  • 1 serrano pepper (Seeded, Chopped )
  • 1 lb roma tomato (Seeded, Diced)
  • 1/2 cup red table wine (*Bairrada Portuguese wine)
  • 8 cups ham stock
  • 4 cups yukon gold potatoes (Chopped)
  • 1 lb dried fava beans (**Green, & shell removed)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage (Chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (Chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (Chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh savory (Chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (Chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Method

  • Heat 2-tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven. Add bay leaves, Gouveia Portuguese sausages, 1-teaspoon sea salt, 1-teaspoon black pepper and cook 4-6 minutes or until done. Add chopped garlic and saute for a minute.
  • Add remaining oil, 2-cups onions, celery, carrots, Serrano pepper, Roma tomatoes, salt and black pepper. Saute vegetables 2-3 minutes.
  • Add *Portuguese Table wine and reduce by one half.
  • Add ham stock, Yukon gold potatoes and green fava beans to soup. Add fresh chopped herbs and stir soup.
  • Bring soup to a full boil and reduce to a simmer for 45 minutes or until beans are soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve soup in warm bowls and place one sausage on top.
  • Garnish soup with Fresh Parsley Sprigs and Maui Onions.
  • * Chef's Note: Bairrada or any Portuguese Red Table Wine.
  • ** Fava Beans soaked over night in water.