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Caldo Verde Portuguese Green Soup Recipe

A traditional Portuguese soup made with potatoes, kale, and chorizo.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Portuguese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 unit onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 units potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 unit chorizo sausage, sliced
  • 1 bunch kale, finely shredded
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. Add the sliced potatoes and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
  4. Add the sliced chorizo and shredded kale to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes, until the kale is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve hot, with crusty bread on the side if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Caldo Verde, Green Soup, Portuguese Soup
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