Description
A hearty and comforting traditional Portuguese kale soup, also known as Caldo Verde, made with potatoes, kale, and chorizo sausage.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 pound Portuguese chorizo or linguica sausage, sliced
- 4 cups kale, stemmed and thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to partially mash the potatoes in the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add the sliced chorizo and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in the kale and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the kale is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chorizo and use vegetable broth.
- Collard greens or spinach can be substituted for kale if preferred.
- This soup can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg