Brazilian recipe
Creamy Cassava Soup (Sopa de mandioca)
This classic Brazilian comfort food features earthy cassava simmered into a velvety broth, perfectly balanced by the savory, smoky depth of traditional cured meats.
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Ingredients
100 g bacon, diced
2 links smoked linguiça calabresa, sliced
1 paio sausage, sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 kg boiled cassava (mandioca), cut into chunks
Water as needed
Cambuci pepper, diced
1 cup fresh green onions and parsley (cheiro verde), chopped
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 large eggs
2 links smoked linguiça calabresa, sliced
1 paio sausage, sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 kg boiled cassava (mandioca), cut into chunks
Water as needed
Cambuci pepper, diced
1 cup fresh green onions and parsley (cheiro verde), chopped
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 large eggs
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh cassava at your local market, specifically in the root vegetable section. For the Brazilian cured meats, check specialized delis or the meat counters of larger supermarkets; if unavailable, use high-quality smoked bacon and smoky local sausages as substitutes to replicate the traditional flavor profile.
Preparation method
- Sauté the garlic and onion in a large pot until fragrant.
- Add the bacon, paio, and linguiça to the pot.
- Stir well and cook until the meats are nicely browned and their fats have rendered.
- Add the boiled cassava pieces to the mixture.
- Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients, leaving about two fingers' depth of water above the mixture level.
- Season with the cheiro verde, cambuci pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Crack the two eggs directly into the simmering broth.
- Stir gently to create delicate egg strands (egg drop style) throughout the broth before serving.
Observations
This hearty, warming dish is a staple for cooler evenings. The soul of this recipe lies in the cassava, which, when cooked and integrated, provides a naturally rich and creamy texture that feels both nourishing and satisfying. Enhanced with the bold, smoky notes of bacon and sausage, this meal is a practical yet robust choice that showcases the comforting side of authentic Brazilian home cooking.
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