Delicious Portuguese Chourico Stew Recipe

This Portuguese Chourico Stew is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines smoky chourico sausage with tender vegetables and beans. The stew is simmered in a rich tomato broth seasoned with garlic, paprika, and bay leaves. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chourico sausage, sliced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat some olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chourico sausage and cook until browned. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, paprika, and dried thyme to the pot. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add the cooked chourico sausage back to the pot along with the white beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Simmer the stew for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Remove the bay leaves and serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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