How To Make Portuguese Caldo Verde Soup Recipe
A traditional Portugese soup made with potatoes, kale, and chorizo sausage.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, sliced*
- 4 cups kale leaves, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the diced onion and garlic, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the chopped potatoes. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
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In a separate pan, cook the sliced chorizo over medium heat until browned and crispy around the edges.
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Puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
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Return the pureed soup to the pot and add in the finely chopped kale and cooked chorizo. Simmer until the kale is wilted and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot with crusty bread, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 399kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 48mg
- Sodium : 1364mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 21g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 16g
*wprm ingredient
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