caldinho de feijão, or bean broth, is a very traditional appetizer in rio de janeiro with origins in southeastern brazil - beans are cooked with bay leaf, salt, oil and pork sausage, then blended and served with bits of fried bacon and coriander on top.

it is a popular dish, usually eaten during colder months and can be found in botequins, a type of brazilian bar, where bohemians, beachgoers and business people gather to enjoy this warm dish -  botequins are a must see in rio.