Brazilian · soup
Caldinho de Feijao
Caldinho de Feijao reads umami 4.3, richness 4.1 and allium 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian soup, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 0.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 4.3 · Richness 4.1 · Allium 3.7 · Salinity 3.7 · Heat 2.8 · Smoke 2.8 · Herbaceous 2.7 · Warm Spice 2.0 · Earthy 1.9 · Sourness 1.8 · Funk & Ferment 1.4 · Citrus 1.0 · Bitterness 0.8 · Floral 0.8 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (10)
- 2 cups black
- 4 oz bacon
- 4 oz linguica
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt to taste
- hot sauce to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup toasted cassava flour for garnish
Time & effort: about 25 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 105.7 kcal, 4.9 g protein, 6.5 g fat, 6.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Saute bacon and linguica until crispy, add garlic and onion, then add cooked beans with their liquid.
- Blend partially or fully until smooth and creamy, adjusting with water for a thick soup consistency.
- Season with cumin and salt, serve in small cups topped with crispy bacon bits, parsley, and a sprinkle of cassava flour.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Red Beans and Rice — Cajun/Creole
- Feijoada Fritters With Collard Greens — Brazilian
- Paneer Tikka Masala — Indian
- Feijao Tropeiro — Brazilian
- Turkey and Sausage Gumbo — Cajun/Creole
Keep reading: what umami, richness, allium mean in the flavor lexicon · the world's cuisines, by flavor.
See how this dish fits your palate — take the short taste test →
Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.