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How to Make Vegan Portuguese Kale Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Portuguese cuisine is known for its bold flavors and comforting dishes, and one of the most beloved recipes is Caldo Verde, or Portuguese Kale Soup. Traditionally made with potatoes, sausage, and kale, this soup is a staple in Portuguese households and is enjoyed throughout the year. However, for those looking for a vegan alternative, this Vegan Portuguese Kale Soup recipe provides all the same rich and hearty flavors, without the use of animal products.

This vegan version of Caldo Ve...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 4 vegan burger patties
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 1 small onion, diced, or more to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 10 cups vegetable stock, divided
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (26 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes with juice, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon sazon seasoning
  • 2 pounds potatoes, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 cups chopped kale, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add vegan burger patties; cook, flipping halfway, until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cut into bite-sized cubes.
  • Heat remaining oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, chipotle pepper, salt, and pepper. Saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup vegetable stock and tomato paste; bring to a simmer. Add the browned vegan patties and plum tomatoes with juice.
  • Pour remaining vegetable stock into the tomato mixture. Sprinkle in adobo seasoning and sazon. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes and kale; cook until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    471 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 1628mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 75g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 114mg
    • Calcium: 202mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 2224mg

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    Soup recipes
    Vegan recipes
    Portuguese recipes
    Kale recipes
    Healthy recipes