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

Caldo Verde is a traditional Portuguese soup that is both hearty and comforting. This soup features a delicious combination of smoky sausage, tender kale, and creamy potatoes, all brought together in a flavorful, savory broth. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, Caldo Verde is the perfect dish for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family.

The star of Caldo Verde is the Portuguese sausage, known as chouriço. This sausage is slightly spicy and adds a delicious sm...

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces linguica sausage, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
  • 2 teaspoons salt, plus more as needed
  • 2 quarts chicken broth or water
  • 2 pounds kale - trimmed, chopped, rinsed, drained
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Slice sausage into 1/4-inch rounds. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saute until sausage begins to turn brown and renders some fat, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a dish. Reduce heat to medium-low; add onions and pinch of salt salt. Stir and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer potatoes to pot. Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons salt. Pour in chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When potatoes are tender, carefully mash them in the broth with a potato masher until broken up or completely mashed. Add kale, a handful at a time. Transfer browned sausage to soup. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until greens are tender, about 45 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    565 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 2851mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 197mg
    • Calcium: 248mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1901mg

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    Soup recipes
    Portuguese recipes
    Sausage recipes
    Kale recipes
    Traditional recipes