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Add the whole pork belly, chouriço, morcela, chopped onions, garlic, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil (100°C / 212°F) and then reduce to a simmer.","group":"Cooking the base","title":"Place the soaked pinto beans","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking the base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Once the meats are tender (usually after about 60 minutes), remove them from the pot. Slice the meats and sausages into bite-sized pieces and set aside.","group":"Preparing the meat","title":"Remove them from the pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparing the meat"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the cubed potatoes to the simmering bean broth. Cook until the potatoes start to break down and thicken the soup, about 20-30 minutes.","group":"Adding vegetables","title":"Add the cubed potatoes","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Adding vegetables"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Return the chopped meats and sausages to the pot. Add the chopped cilantro, the clean stone, and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for another 10 minutes to combine flavors.","group":"Finishing","title":"Return the chopped meats and sausages","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"The stone is symbolic of the legend of the friar who tricked a village into making this soup. Ensure the stone is thoroughly scrubbed and boiled before adding. The soup is even better the next day as the flavors meld.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Portuguese"]},"course":["soup","main"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Large pot","Ladle","Kitchen knife","Cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"l","note":"A large pot of soup"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Prepare the entire soup and store in the fridge. 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