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Caldo Verde Portuguese Green Soup Recipe

A traditional Portuguese soup made with potatoes, kale, and chorizo.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Portuguese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb kale, chopped
  • 8 oz chorizo, sliced
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
  4. Return the soup to the pot. Add the chopped kale and sliced chorizo. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the kale is tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 1000mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Caldo Verde, Green Soup, Portuguese Soup
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