This recipe is from my web-site ( www.portuguese-recipes.com ).It has many variations this is my rendition of it.It's a great meatless soup but you can always add sausage or even stew beef.
04Add 3 cups of the broth, 2 cups of beans, tomatoes, herbs,salt and pepper.
05Simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
06Use a blender, or what have you, mix the remaining beans and broth until smooth.
07I bet your asking why, its to thicken the soup.
08Mix into soup.
09Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
10Serve it up in bowls and dress with parsley.
11For Vegetarians use the vegetable broth.
12Thanks for all the great reviews. All the substitutions and ideas are wonderful. I will try most of them myself. Again thanks. Gil2 ( www.Portuguese-recipes.com).