Portuguese Bean SoupA home recipe for Portuguese Bean Soup. Ingredients2 ham shanks2 ham shanks12 ounce Portuguese sausage cut into 1/2 inch pieces12 ounce Portuguese sausage cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 quart water1 quart water1 can (8oz) tomato sauce1 can (8oz) tomato sauce1 large onion wedged (we usually just use half)1 large onion wedged (we usually just use half)2 potatoes cubed2 potatoes cubed1 large carrot cubed1 large carrot cubed2 cans (15oz each) red kidney beans including liquid2 cans (15oz each) red kidney beans including liquidSalt and pepper to tasteSalt and pepper to tasteInstructionsSimmer ham shanks and Portuguese sausage in water for 2 hours. Add remaining ingredients; cook 15 - 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.Simmer ham shanks and Portuguese sausage in water for 2 hours. Add remaining ingredients; cook 15 - 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.We usually just use 1/2 the onion.