How to Make Green Cabbage Caldo Verde - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green Cabbage Caldo Verde is a traditional Portuguese soup that is both hearty and comforting. This soup features a rich broth, tender potatoes, flavorful slices of chorizo, and of course, plenty of green cabbage. It's a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or as a starter for a gathering with friends and family.

Caldo Verde, which translates to "green broth" in English, is a simple yet flavorful soup that has been a staple in Portuguese cuisine for centur...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 pound cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 quarts water
  • 8 ounces Portuguese chourico sausage, casing removed, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • pepper to taste
  • olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes. Add sliced potatoes and half of the cabbage, cook until the cabbage wilts, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in water, then bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, then cover, and simmer until the potatoes have softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Carefully puree the soup in batches until smooth, then return to the stove over medium heat. Add sausage and remaining cabbage; season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover, and cook for 5 minutes until the cabbage has softened.
  • To serve, ladle into large flat soup plates and drizzle with generous amount of olive oil.
  • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 1144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 72mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1162mg