Portuguese Caldo Verde Soup Recipe
Posted in:
Soup Recipes
Fri, Oct 2, 2015, 20:48
5 out of 5 with 16 ratings
Ingredients
6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed4 cups low sodium chicken broth1 large spicy chouriço sausage6 cups cold water2 garlic cloves1 large onion, quartered1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder1⁄2 teaspoon paprika1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder6 large kale leaves or 4 -6 cups of shredded kale
Get Portuguese groceries & stuff 
This site uses US measurements.
This site uses US measurements.
Directions
- Remove the hard stalk from the kale and set aside. Cut the leaves lengthwise into several strips. Stack the strips then cut into very thin strips.
- In a large deep pot, add the whole sausage, potatoes, kale stalks, onion, garlic, water, broth, oil and seasonings. Cook on medium heat until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the sausage from the broth and cut into thin slices then set aside. Remove the kale stocks, then discard.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and lump free.
- Add the kale and sausage slices to the soup, and cook on medium until the kale is tender. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Chef Gorete
Comments
(Leave a comment.)There are no comments for this recipe. (Be the first one to leave a comment.)
You might also like
This Portuguese vegetable soup with white beans and spinach (sopa de legumes com feijão branco e espinafres) is healthy and delicious.
This octopus stew recipe (receita de polvo guisado) is loaded with rich flavors and is one of my favorite dishes.
This delicious Portuguese bread and tomato soup recipe (receita de sopa de pão e tomate) is a regional dish from Portimão, Portugal.