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Sopa Da Pedra

Sopa Da Pedra
Cabo-Verde
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 500 g beef (or pork), cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 small pumpkin, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas (canned or pre-cooked)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Brown the Meat

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add the beef (or pork) cubes and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.

Cook the Aromatics

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until softened.

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add Vegetables and Spices

Add the chopped tomatoes, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, diced pumpkin, and green beans.

Stir in the bay leaf, paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt.

Combine and Simmer

Return the browned meat to the pot.

Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the meat and vegetables are tender.

Add Chickpeas

Stir in the chickpeas and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Finish and Serve

Remove the bay leaf.

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and cilantro (if using).

Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Enjoy your meal!