Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale Soup)
A comforting Portuguese soup of thinly sliced potatoes, kale and chorizo, ready in under 30 minutes – perfect for a quick, hearty meal.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Method
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Step 1 of 5
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Step 2 of 5
Stir in the diced potatoes and water (or stock), bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender, 8–10 minutes.
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Step 3 of 5
Using a immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth, leaving a few small potato pieces for texture.
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Step 4 of 5
Return the pot to the heat, add the sliced kale and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted, then stir in the chouriço slices to warm through.
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Step 5 of 5
Season with salt and pepper, ladle into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes from the kitchen
If Portuguese chouriço is unavailable, use a good-quality Spanish chorizo or smoked sausage as a substitute.
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