Portuguese Caldo Verde
Caldo Verde is a traditional Portuguese soup made with potatoes, kale, and chorizo. It's a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
- 8 oz chorizo, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil.
- Add the potatoes, onion, and garlic. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes in the pot to thicken the soup.
- Add the kale and chorizo to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Knife Cutting board Potato masher Ladle
Tools
Soup bowls Soup spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Caldo Verde with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, simply omit the chorizo and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Cost
$15