Brazilian recipe
Creamy Mandioca Soup (Sopa de mandioca)
A traditional Brazilian comfort dish, this hearty mandioca soup is renowned for its velvety texture and deep, smoky flavours.
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Ingredients
100 g diced bacon
2 links smoked calabresa sausage
1 paio sausage
1 onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 kg cooked mandioca
Water, as needed
Cambuci pepper, diced
1 cup fresh chopped parsley and spring onions
Dried oregano, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 whole eggs
2 links smoked calabresa sausage
1 paio sausage
1 onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 kg cooked mandioca
Water, as needed
Cambuci pepper, diced
1 cup fresh chopped parsley and spring onions
Dried oregano, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 whole eggs
Where to find ingredients
You can find mandioca (often labelled as cassava or yuca) in the freezer section of specialty grocers or independent fruit and veg markets. Calabresa and paio sausages are available at specialist South American deli counters. Standard produce and butcher sections provide the bacon, fresh aromatics, and eggs.
Preparation method
- Sauté the garlic and onion in a large pot until fragrant.
- Add the bacon, paio, and calabresa to the pot.
- Stir well and continue to cook until the meats are browned and aromatic.
- Add the cooked mandioca to the mixture.
- Cover the ingredients with water, ensuring the liquid level is about two finger-widths above the solids.
- Season with the parsley and spring onions, diced cambuci pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Crack the two eggs directly into the bubbling soup.
- Stir gently to create delicate egg ribbons throughout the broth before serving.
Observations
This robust soup is the ideal choice for cooler evenings. By blending tender cooked mandioca with classic smoky cured meats, you create a rich, satisfying base that is both practical to prepare and deeply nourishing. It is a wholesome, one-pot meal that highlights the versatility of mandioca in Brazilian home cooking.
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