This is a simple portuguese soup to make on a cold snowy day or as my mom would do, when she needed a cleanse. Sounds like she was ahead of her time with what is now known as soup diets! After researching the benefits of beans and kale, her cleansing feeling makes complete sense. I have replaced red beans with black beans, as they provide way more nutrients. Black beans provides a punch of phytonutrients such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which help prevent disease. It has a high protein – plus – fiber content; 1 cup of black beans give you 15 gram of fiber and protein! Black beans also support healthy digestive track. The soluble fiber has also been found to reduce heart attacks! This is a superfood, if you ask me. Continue reading Mediterranean Black Bean and Chourico (Chorizo) Soup
