Portuguese Sopas

Aromatic pot roast with cabbage is served over French bread in this authentic recipe for Portuguese Sopas, sure to be a new family favorite.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 464 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• water to cover
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 2 bay leaves, or more to taste
• 1 (3 pound) beef pot roast
• 1 head cabbage, quartered, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place pot roast, onion, mint, garlic, cinnamon, allspice, and bay leaves in a large pot. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to cover the roast. Cook over medium heat until roast is tender, adding more water if needed, about 4 hours.

Step 2

Stir cabbage wedges into the pot. Simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.