Castelo Branco · PORTUGAL
Sopa de Grão dos Casamentos de Monforte da Beira
A traditional chickpea soup from Monforte da Beira, historically associated with wedding celebrations.
THE STORY
At the table
Sopa de Grão dos Casamentos is a traditional speciality of Monforte da Beira, in the municipality of Castelo Branco. As its name suggests, it was traditionally prepared and served during wedding celebrations, when communal meals brought together relatives and neighbours. The dish preserves an important part of the village's culinary and social heritage.