How to Make Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Caldo Verde is a traditional Portuguese soup that is a staple in Portuguese cuisine. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for cold winter days. The literal translation of Caldo Verde is "green broth," which accurately describes the vibrant, green color of the soup.

This soup is notable for its use of kale, which gives it a distinct, earthy flavor and contributes to its rich green color. In addition to kale, Caldo Verde typically contains potatoes, onio...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 6 ounces linguiça sausage, thinly sliced
  • 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound kale, rinsed and julienned

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil; boil gently until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-low heat until it has released most of its fat, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Use an immersion blender to purée potato mixture. Stir in sausage and season with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in kale and simmer until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    417 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 1202mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 134mg
    • Calcium: 145mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1378mg