Sopa de Pinhão

Sopa de Pinhão is a comforting Brazilian soup that showcases the rich, nutty flavor of pinhão, or Brazilian pine nuts, combined with hearty vegetables. This vegan dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a warm meal.

Ingredients

• Pinhão (Brazilian pine nuts) - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Potato - 1 medium, diced
• Vegetable broth - 750 milliliters
• Bay leaf - 1
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
2. Add the diced carrot and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Stir in the diced potato and pinhão, mixing well.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.75 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in antioxidants, supporting overall health.

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